Sacramento’s Olympic History

In 1968, all eyes in the sporting world were turned to Arden Hills Day Spa and Swim Club, home of the top swimmers in the world: Mark Spitz, Debbie Meyer, Mike Burton, Sue Pedersen …

Debbie Meyer counts years, not medals, and she swears she is ready to read a new chapter. Forty-eight years ago. The 1968 Games. She was just a 16-year-old from Carmichael when she swept the 200-, 400- and 800-meter events in Mexico City, becoming the first swimmer to win three individual Olympic gold medals.Debbie Meyer counts years, not medals, and she swears she is ready to read a new chapter. Forty-eight years ago. The 1968 Games. She was just a 16-year-old from Carmichael when she swept the 200-, 400- and 800-meter events in Mexico City, becoming the first swimmer to win three individual Olympic gold medals.

>Sacramento Elite Swimmers

Alyssa Anderson, gold medal swimmer in 2012 Summer Olympics

Mike Burton, two-time gold medalist swimmer in 1968 Summer Olympics

Jeff Float, Olympic gold medalist swimmer in 1984 Summer Olympics

Debbie Meyer, three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer at 1968 Summer Olympics

Susan Pedersen, swimming gold medalist in 1968 Summer Olympics

Summer Sanders, gold medalist swimmer at 1992 Summer Olympics

Mark Spitz, seven-time gold medalist swimmer at 1972 Summer Olympics

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