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Country: The United States of America. City: Atlanta. 
Michelle Smith De Bruin wins Gold! So here's my other sis Michelle Smith De Bruin when she won three gold medals in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as well as a bronze!!! In total she has won more gold medals for Ireland than any other citizen of Ireland has ever done. 
Michelle after winning her second gold. On the right after winning the Womens 400m freestyle. Words of the Irish Taoiseach, Mr. Bruton:
400 meter individual medley -- Gold Here's Michelle after winning another race! Her metioric rise to the top of the world rankings took four years of hard training after a disappointing '92 Olympics. 
One person who was quick to empathise with the champion was Bill Clinton. Apparently, when Michelle met him and Hilary, he told her he knew what it's like to get it from the press! |
"Michelle Smith's magnificent performances in Atlanta...have captured the heart and spirit of the nation. Her gold and bronze medals are rich reward for her many years of dedication, hard work and sacrafice. She is a supreme athlete and a great ambassador for her sport and her country. We thank her for the great joy, deep pride and sheer excitement she has given us".
Here is Michelle with the three gold and one bronze medals she brought back to Ireland from the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games!!!