Erica Rose

Erica Lara Rose (born July 6, 1982) is an American competition swimmer who specialized in long-distance and open water event. Rose is a former world champion.

Erica Rose
Personal information
Full nameErica Lara Rose
National team United States
Born (1982-07-06) July 6, 1982
Cleveland, Ohio
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubLake Erie Silver Dolphins
College teamNorthwestern University
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the United States
World Championships (LC)
1998 Perth5 km open water
1998 PerthTeam 5 km

At the 1997 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, she finished third in the 1500-metre freestyle, but she didn't receive a medal due to meet rule that one country can only win two medals per event.[1]

At the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia, Rose won the gold medal in the 5-kilometer open water event, a feat she achieved at age 15.

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