Sharon Finneran

Sharon Evans Finneran (born February 4, 1946), also known by her married name Sharon Rittenhouse, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder in three events. She represented the United States as an 18-year-old at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Finneran received a silver medal for her second-place finish in the women's 400-meter individual medley – completing an all-American sweep of the event with Donna de Varona and Martha Randall.[1] In 1981 she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[2]

Sharon Finneran
Finneran in 1962
Personal information
Full nameSharon Evans Finneran
National teamUnited States
Born (1946-02-04) February 4, 1946
Rockville Centre, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight110 lb (50 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesIndividual medley
ClubLos Angeles Athletic Club
Medal record
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1964 Tokyo 400 m medley
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo 400 m freestyle

In retirement Finneran took part in masters swimming tournaments. Her four siblings were competitive swimmers, divers and water polo players. Her brother Mike Finneran placed fifth in springboard diving at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and her daughter Ariel Rittenhouse finished fourth at the 2008 Summer Olympics, also in springboard diving.[1]

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References
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  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sharon Finneran". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.
  2. "Sharon Finneran (USA)". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame.




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