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Janet Evans
Also known as Janet Beth Evans
Career
Active 1989 – 2012
Biography
About Janet Evans
Athletic at 5'5", Janet Evans built a legendary career in the pool. She swam distance freestyle events for Stanford University from 1989 to 1992. Evans claimed four Olympic gold medals in the 400 and 800-meter freestyle at the 1988 and 1992 Games. She was also a world champion and world record-holder.
In the late 1980s, Evans achieved a rare feat: she became the first woman to hold world records simultaneously in the 400, 800, and 1500-meter freestyle. She was also the first American woman to win four individual Olympic gold medals in swimming. Her career spanned 23 years, from 1989 to 2012. Born in Fullerton, California, she now shares updates with 14k Instagram followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-2012 (started around 18 years old; 23 years active)
- Birthplace
- Fullerton, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 14k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Olympic gold medals did Janet Evans win?
She won four gold medals in the 400 and 800-meter freestyle events at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.
What made Janet Evans' world records in the 1980s unique?
She was the first woman to hold world records in the 400, 800, and 1500-meter freestyle at the same time.
Did you know
- Janet Evans was the first American woman to win four individual Olympic gold medals in swimming.
- She held world records in three freestyle distances simultaneously in the late 1980s.
- Her 23-year career (1989-2012) included competing for Stanford University from 1989 to 1992.
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