Jessica Hardy

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Full Name:	Jessica Hardy
Born:	March 12th, 1987
	Orange, Calif.
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Jessica Hardy California girl, Jessica Hardy, was born March 12, 1987 in the city of Orange. She was born to mother, Denise Robinson, a psychotherapist and former Indiana State swimmer, and father, Dave Robinson, an intellectual properties attorney who attended the U.S. Naval Academy. She has a few notable relatives including grandfather, John Tourtellot, was a member of the crew team at Columbia, and he also invented the diamond tip on a record player. Hardy is a sprint breaststroke and freestyle specialist, and former American Record Holder in the 100-meter breaststroke. Hardy has been on top of the international competition for more than 10 years. Personal life This 12-time World-Record holder is a key-note speaker when she's not training in the pool. She often focuses on overcoming adversity, finding one's true self and reaching goals. She loves everything water, including stand up paddle boarding, surfing and spending time with family and friends. Hardy is also very involved in charity work, and married three-time Olympic swimmer, Dominik Meichtry, in 2013. Early swimming Hardy began swimming at the age of 7 when she began going to the community pool to swim for fun. Her natural competitive nature shown through as a young girl when she noticed the club team at …

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