She is a pro athlete, mother, wife, motivational speaker, businesswoman, author of New York Times Bestseller, and co-founder of Beard Swim Co. Amanda Beard is a year-old American swimmer breaststroke swimming and complex swimming , 7-time Olympic medalist 2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze , world record holder, and model. Amanda qualified to participate in four events: Atlanta , Sydney , Athens , Beijing Amanda Beard is a swimming superstar! Chilling in underwater windows.