What is Amanda Beard's Net Worth?
Amanda Beard, an accomplished American swimmer and seven-time Olympic medalist, boasts a net worth of $4 million. Renowned for her prowess in the 200-meter breaststroke, Amanda has held world records and clinched the "American Swimmer of the Year" award twice.
Olympic and International Success
Throughout her illustrious career, Amanda has bagged 21 medals in various international competitions, including five gold, thirteen silver, and three bronze medals. Making her Olympic debut at the tender age of 14 during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, she became the second-youngest American swimmer to earn an Olympic medal.
Modeling Career and Advocacy
Beyond her swimming accolades, Amanda has ventured into modeling, featuring in notable publications such as FHM, the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and Playboy. She is a dedicated spokeswoman for Defenders of Wildlife and has appeared in GoDaddy and PETA's anti-fur campaign advertisements.
Television and Personal Struggles
In 2008, Amanda joined Fox Network's popular sports talk show, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, as a correspondent covering major sporting events. While pursuing an athletic scholarship at the University of Arizona and competing in Olympic trials, Amanda battled bulimia nervosa. The pressure of maintaining a swimsuit-ready body and witnessing the photo-editing process of her modeling shoots exacerbated her condition.
Autobiography and Family Life
In 2012, Amanda published her autobiography, In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir, shedding light on her personal struggles, her parents' divorce, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Amanda is a proud vegetarian and is married to photographer Sacha Brown. The couple has two children, a son named Blaise and a daughter named Doone.
Reality TV Appearance
Recently, Amanda and her family featured on the hit reality TV series, Celebrity Wife Swap, where they swapped lives with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.
