Celebrated Olympian Dara Torres to address main Rowan Commencement ceremony

Celebrated Olympian Dara Torres to address main Rowan Commencement ceremony

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Dara Torres, who is among the most decorated U.S. Olympians of all time, will deliver Rowan University’s main Commencement address during a virtual ceremony Saturday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Torres earned four gold, four silver and four bronze medals in Olympic swimming events but her passion and success in the pool often masked the many obstacles she overcame to get there including injuries, insecurities, eating disorders and bullying.

Widely known for competing longer than most Olympic athletes, Torres at 41 became the oldest swimmer ever to earn a spot on a U.S. Olympic team in 2008 and was the senior member of the 2000 U.S. swim team at 33.

A mother, corporate spokesperson and entrepreneur, Torres, who represented the U.S. on the Olympic stage from age 15 to 41, embodies a never-quit spirit of goal-setting and achievement.

More than 3,300 students are registered to participate in Rowan’s 2021 Commencement celebration, with 20 in-person, college-level programs being held May 10-14 under a tent on University Green.

In-person commencement ceremonies will strictly adhere to State of New Jersey and CDC guidance but student registration is required.

For more information, please visit the main Rowan University Commencement site.