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Full name | Jessica Hardy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Strokes | Breaststroke, freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Trojan Swim Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College team | Cal Bears | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Jessica Hardy (born March 12, 1987 in Long Beach, California) is an American swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke and freestyle stroke. She currently holds the world record in the 50 m breaststroke (short course), 50 m breaststroke (long course), and the 100 m breaststroke (long course).
She has won a total of fifteen medals in major international competition, nine gold, five silver, and one bronze spanning the World and the Pan Pacific Championships.
After making the USA Olympic Team in 2008, Hardy tested positive for clenbuterol and voluntarily left the team. The substance typically carries a two-year ban, but she ended up serving a one-year ban after she explained to the American Arbitration Association that her positive test was a result of a tainted nutritional supplement. Her status for the London Olympics is uncertain.
Personal
Hardy was born in Long Beach, California in 1987, the daughter of George Hardy and Denise Robinson. Her mother swam collegiality at Indiana State University. She is a 2005 graduate of Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach and was Swimming World's Female High School Swimmer of the Year in 2004 and 2005.[1][2] Hardy competed for two years at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was a four-time NCAA Champion and met her longtime boyfriend Dominik Meichtry, a Swiss swimmer. She gave up her eligibility and turned professional in 2007, and returned to train with her age group coach Dave Salo for Trojan Swim Club out of the University of Southern California.[3]
2005–07
At the 2005 World Aquatics Championships, Hardy broke Leisel Jones' world record in the semifinals of the 100 m breaststroke before ultimately finishing second in the finals.[4][5] Hardy also earned silver in the 50 m breaststroke and in the 4×100 m medley relay (with Natalie Coughlin, Rachel Komisarz, and Amanda Weir).[6][7]
At the 2006 Short Course World Championships in Shanghai, Hardy swam in the heats of the 4×100 m medley relay (with Mary Mohler, Elaine Breeden, and Amanda Weir) and won a silver medal after the United States placed second in the finals.[8][9] She also won a bronze medal in the 50 m breaststroke.[10]
At the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, Hardy swam in the heats of the 4×100 m medley relay (with Leila Vaziri, Dana Vollmer, and Amanda Weir) and won a silver medal after the United States placed second in the finals.[11][12] Hardy also won a gold medal in the 50 m breaststroke.[13]
2008 Short Course World Championships
At the 2008 Short Course World Championships in Manchester, Hardy won a total of three gold medals. In her first event, the 50 m breaststroke, Hardy won gold with a world record time of 29.58.[14] In the 4×100 m medley, Hardy teamed with Margaret Hoelzer, Rachel Komisarz, and Kara Denby to win gold in a world record time of 3:51.36.[15] Going into the final of the 100 m breaststroke, Hardy was the clear favorite for gold. She topped the heats with a time of 1:05.31 and broke the championship record in the semifinals with a time of 1:04.63.[16][17] In the final of the 100 m breaststroke, Hardy won gold with a time of 1:04.22 and broke her own championship record.[18]
2008 positive drug test
At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Hardy qualified for the USA Olympic Team.[19][20][21] A few weeks later, on July 23, 2008, Hardy was notified that the second of her three tests from the Trials came back as positive for low levels of clenbuterol; this notification subsequently leaked to the media.[22] Her attorney confirmed on July 24, 2008 that Hardy's "A" and "B" samples from a test administered on July 4 were positive for clenbuterol, a banned stimulant.[23]
Hardy has claimed innocence and said she has never even heard of clenbuterol,[24] attributing her positive drug result to either a tainted nutritional supplement or sabotage. Media coverage of the issue noted that tainted supplements have played a part in some previous instances of bans. An example offered has been that of American swimmer Kicker Vencill, who won a lawsuit against a company that provided him with tainted supplements that resulted in a positive dope test and two-year ban from the sport.[25] Under both American and international regulations, a lack of knowledge of the source of the substance ingested is not considered to be a defence against a positive result.
On August 1, 2008, following Hardy's hearing before the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), USADA released a statement stating, "The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that U.S. swimmer, Jessica Hardy, of Long Beach, CA, tested positive for the prohibited substance clenbuterol at the U.S. Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008, and has agreed to withdraw from the 2008 United States Olympic Team in the best interests of the team."[23] On August 1, 2008, Hardy officially, and voluntarily, left the 2008 USA Olympic Team.[23] In May 2009, it was announced that Hardy would be banned from the sport for one year for the positive test.[26]
On May 21, 2010, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) agreed with the 2009 decision of the American Arbitration Association and dismissed the appeal by WADA (the World Anti-Doping Agency) to increase the suspension from one to two years. However, CAS did not entertain Hardy's request to have the International Olympic Committee join this arbitration nor her request to make a recommendation on her eligibility for the 2012 London Olympic games. This leaves Hardy's status for the London Olympics uncertain.[27]
2009 comeback
Hardy returned from her suspension on August 5, 2009 at the U.S. Open National Championships. On August 6, 2009, Hardy broke Yuliya Efimova's world record in the 50 m breaststroke (long course) with a time of 29.95 to become the first woman under 30 seconds in the event.[28] On August 7, 2009, Hardy lowered the world record for the 100 m breaststroke with a time of 1:04.45. En route to this world record, she also lowered her own world record in the 50 m breaststroke with a time of 29.80.[29]
At the 2009 World Cup, on October 17, 2009, Hardy broke her own 50 m breaststroke (short course) record set in April 2008 with a time of 29.45.[30] On November 7, 2009, Hardy again bettered her own world record in the 50 m breaststroke (short course) with a time of 29.36.[31] On November 12, 2009, Hardy broke her own world record for the third time with a 28.96, the first woman to go sub 29 in the 50 m short course breaststroke.[32] On November 15, 2009, Hardy bettered her record for the fourth time with a time of 28.80. 0.16 seconds faster than her previous record.[33] Hardy was the overall winner in the female division for the 2009 FINA Swimming World Cup. She received $US100,000 for her efforts.[34]
2010
At the 2010 National Championships, Hardy only qualified to swim in one individual event at the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, the 100 m freestyle. Despite being the world record holder in the 100 m breaststroke, Hardy finished in 7th place with a time of 1:09.24. At the first 50, Hardy came in first in 30.92 but faded badly at the end.[35] In the 50 m freestyle, Hardy finished in 6th place with a time of 25.44.[36] Hardy did not blame her poor performances on her physical condition but rather her mental state. On her final chance of making the team, Hardy finished in second place in the 100 m freestyle in 54.14, a personal best for her.[37] After the competition, Hardy said, "I've been struggling so much with the pressure I put on myself, especially in the 100 breaststroke."[38]
Going into the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Hardy said her only goal was to have fun. She went on to win four gold medals.[39] On the first day of competition, Hardy competed in the 50 m butterfly and finished in 6th place.[40] On the second day of competition, Hardy didn't qualify to swim in the 100 m freestyle A final and had to compete in the B final. In the 100 m freestyle B final, she finished first with a time of 54.16.[41] On the third day of competition, Hardy won gold in the 50 m breaststroke and the 4×100 m freestyle relay. In the 50 m breaststroke, Hardy won gold in a time of 30.03.[42] Less than an hour later, Hardy competed in the 4×100 m freestyle relay with Natalie Coughlin, Amanda Weir and Dana Vollmer. As the second leg of the relay, Hardy had a 53.43 split, the fastest in the field.[43] The next day, Hardy competed in both the 50 m freestyle and the 4×100 m medley relay. In the 50 m freestyle, Hardy won gold in a championship record time of 24.63, just ahead of Amanda Weir who recorded a time of 24.70.[44] Hardy then competed in the 4×100 m medley relay with Natalie Coughlin, Dana Vollmer and Rebecca Soni. As the freestyle leg, Hardy recorded a time of 53.12 and the American team went on to win the gold medal in a time of 3:55.23.[45]
Personal bests
Event | Time | Venue | Date | Note(s) |
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50 m breaststroke (long course) | 29.80 | Federal Way | August 7, 2009 | WR |
100 m breaststroke (long course) | 1:04.45 | Federal Way | August 7, 2009 | WR |
200 m breaststroke (long course) | 2:34.27 | Irvine | May 28, 2006 | |
50 m freestyle (long course) | 24.48 | Omaha | July 5, 2008 | |
100 m freestyle (long course) | 54.14 | Irvine | August 7, 2010 | |
50 m breaststroke (short course) | 28.80 | Berlin | November 15, 2009 | WR |
100 m breaststroke (short course) | 1:03.30 | Berlin | November 14, 2009 | |
200 m breaststroke (short course) | 2:33.20 | New York | January 30, 2004 | |
50 m freestyle (short course) | 23.96 | Stockholm | November 10, 2009 | |
100 m freestyle (short course) | 53.46 | Manchester | April 12, 2008 |
Key: WR = World record
Last updated August 9, 2010.
External links
- Official web site of Jessica Hardy
- USA Swimming athlete bio: Jessica Hardy
- Jessica Hardy at Team USA (archived)
- The University of California profile for Jessica Hardy
- Jessica Hardy on Twitter
References
- ^ "USA Swimming bio: Jessica Hardy". USA Swimming. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
- ^ "Swimming World's - High School Swimmers Of The Year". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
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(help) - ^ "Hardy taking on a hefty workload at Pan Pacific". Press-Telegram. 2010-08-16. Archived from the original on 2010-08-17. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ "11th FINA World Championships 2005 Montreal, Canada – 100 m breaststroke results (semifinals)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "11th FINA World Championships 2005 Montreal, Canada – 100 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "11th FINA World Championships 2005 Montreal, Canada – 50 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "11th FINA World Championships 2005 Montreal, Canada – 4x100 m medley relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "8th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) – 4x100 m medley relay results (heats)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "8th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) – 4x100 m medley relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "8th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) – 50 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "12th FINA World Championships Melbourne 2007 – 4x100 m medley relay results (heats)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "12th FINA World Championships Melbourne 2007 – 4x100 m medley relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "12th FINA World Championships Melbourne 2007 – 50 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) Manchester 2008 – 50 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) Manchester 2008 – 4x100 m medley relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) Manchester 2008 – 100 m breaststroke results (heats)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) Manchester 2008 – 100 m breaststroke results (semifinals)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) Manchester 2008 – 100 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Omaha, NE – 100 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Omaha, NE – 100 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Omaha, NE – 50 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ Marsteller, Jason (2008-07-23). "Olympian Jessica Hardy's Tests Positive for Drugs". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
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(help) - ^ a b c "Hardy fails drug test" (PDF). USADA. 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "Olympic swimmer Jessica Hardy: 'I'm innocent'". USA Today. 2008-07-26. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
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(help) - ^ "Hardy presses forward with tainted-supplement defense". The Seattle Times. 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
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(help) - ^ "Independent Arbitration Panel Imposes One-Year Suspension for US Swimming Athlete, Hardy" (PDF). USADA. 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
- ^ "WADA loses bid to hike suspension of swimmer Hardy". Reuters. 2010-05-21. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ^ "Jessica Hardy sets 50m breaststroke world record". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
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(help) - ^ "Jessica Hardy wins her third medal at U.S. Open". USA Today. 2009-08-09. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
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(help) - ^ "Hardy breaks her own breaststroke world record". Reuters. 2009-10-17. Archived from the original on 2010-09-08. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Hardy sets new world record in 50m breaststroke". American Free Press. 2009-11-7. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
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(help) - ^ "Hardy eases to record, Phelps flops without high-tech suit". The Star. 2009-11-12. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
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(help) - ^ "Biedermann wins as Phelps fails again". Reuters. 2009-11-15. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ "Van Der Burgh and Hardy Scoop Fina/Arena World Cup Pool". Hanson Media Group. 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- ^ "2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships – 100 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ "2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships – 50 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ "2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships – 100 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ^ Crouse, Karen (2010-08-07). "For Swimmer, Ban Ends, but Burden Could Last". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
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(help) - ^ "Jessica Hardy's goal at Pan Pacs? Fun". ESPN. 2010-08-18. Archived from the original on 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 50 m butterfly results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 100 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 50 m breaststroke results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 4×100 m freestyle relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 50 m freestyle results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships – 4×100 m medley relay results (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-08-21.