Lindsay Benko
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Lindsay Mintenko (born November 29, 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana
) is a freestyle
swimmer from the United States
, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 (Sydney, Australia). There she was a member of the gold medal winning 4×200 m freestyle relay. Four years later in Athens, Greece she earned gold swimming in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay, and silver swimming the heats of the 4×100 m freestyle relay.
Lindsay Mintenko currently works for USA Swimming
as the national team managing director.
, in South Bend, IN, for her elementary education. Upon graduating from Stanley Clark, she attended Elkhart Central High School
, in Elkhart, IN.
Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The city is located east of South Bend, northwest of Fort Wayne, east of Chicago, and north of Indianapolis...
) is a freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from the United States
United States
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, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 (Sydney, Australia). There she was a member of the gold medal winning 4×200 m freestyle relay. Four years later in Athens, Greece she earned gold swimming in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay, and silver swimming the heats of the 4×100 m freestyle relay.
Lindsay Mintenko currently works for USA Swimming
USA Swimming
USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team and any other teams which officially represent the United States, as well as the overall organization and operation of the sport within the...
as the national team managing director.
Young Life
Benko attended The Stanley Clark SchoolStanley Clark School
The Stanley Clark School is a private school in South Bend, Indiana serving children Preschool-8th grade. Stanley Clark School has been recognized by the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest award an American school can receive...
, in South Bend, IN, for her elementary education. Upon graduating from Stanley Clark, she attended Elkhart Central High School
Elkhart Central High School
-Vision:Elkhart Central High School is a place where all feel safe, welcome and aspire to learn, find their niche and pursue their dreams.-Mission:...
, in Elkhart, IN.