Barbara Bedford (swimmer)
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder
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| Intro | American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder | |
| A.K.A. | B. J. Bedford Barbara Jane Bedford B. J. Miller Barbara Jane Miller | |
| A.K.A. | B. J. Bedford Barbara Jane Bedford B. J. Miller Barbara Jane Miller | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Athlete Swimmer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 9 November 1972, Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S.A. | |
| Age | 52 years | |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
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Barbara Jane Bedford (born November 9, 1972), also known by her married name as Barbara Miller, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder.
Bedford represented the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She was a member of the U.S. team that won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 4×100-meter medley relay and set a new world record of 3:58.30 in the event final. Her record-setting teammates included Megan Quann (breaststroke), Jenny Thompson (butterfly), and Dara Torres (freestyle).
Bedford attended high school at swimming powerhouse Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey.