Carin Cone

Carin Alice Cone (born April 18, 1940), also known by her married name Carin Cone Vanderbush, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder.

She competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, where she won a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke, having the same time (1:12.9 – new world record) as Judy Grinham who was judged as winner. She also won two gold medals at the 1959 Pan American Games in Chicago.

Cone set seven backstroke world records during her career. In 1984 she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Swimming (1958-60)
 * First University of Houston athlete on cover of Sports Illustrated
 * Silver Medalist at 1956 Olympic Games
 * Two-time Gold Medalist at 1959 Pan-Am Games
 * International Swimming Hall of Fame (Class of 1984)