Why is the famous swimmer Coventry from Zimbabwe? She is white.

Because Coventry was born in Zimbabwe, her international is Zimbabwe.

Coventry was born in 1983. Since childhood, he has been strictly disciplined and studied hard under the ardent expectations of his parents to prepare for studying abroad in the future.

However, Coventry, who is active by nature, fell in love with swimming since he was a child, and soon stood out in this landlocked African country that lacked the foundation of swimming. 17-year-old Coventry, who is still in high school, was unexpectedly selected for the Zimbabwe team of the Sydney Olympic Games, becoming the first swimmer in African history to enter the semi-finals.

Since then, Coventry has won a scholarship from Auburn University in Alabama. Since then, she has settled in the United States for a long time to train as a swimming power, and her level has advanced by leaps and bounds. At the Athens Olympic Games, she won a gold medal, a silver medal and a bronze medal in the three events she participated in.

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Coventry attributed his achievements to the support of the people of the motherland more than once. In 2004, she triumphed from the Athens Olympic Games and was warmly welcomed by Zimbabweans at Harare Airport.

People beat gongs and drums, danced tribal dances and waved flags. She will never forget that scene. "I felt very proud and honored," she recalled. "I am very excited to have the opportunity to go home and enjoy this honor with all of you here."

When asked if he would consider changing his nationality, Coventry was adamant. "I will always represent Zimbabwe," she said. "That's where I was born, and my parents live there. As long as I am still swimming, I will play for Zimbabwe. "

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People's Daily Online-Coventry broke the world record and the Olympic record in four days.