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Arizona swimmer Amanda Beard during practice at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003. Photo by Aaron J. Latham / Arizona Daily Star 

 Aaron J. Latham / Arizona Daily Star

Much of Beard’s internationally-acclaimed swimming work was accomplished before and after her two seasons (2000 and 2001) at Arizona. But the multiple Olympic gold medalist won the 2001 NCAA title in the 100 breaststroke. 

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