| Intro | American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, former world record-holder |
| A.K.A. | Nancy Jane Ramey, Nancy Lethcoe |
| Is |
Athlete Swimmer |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 29 June 1940, Seattle |
| Age: | 80 years |
Nancy Jane Ramey (born June 29, 1940), later known by her married name Nancy Lethcoe, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder in two events. After the Olympics, Ramey earned her doctorate and became a college instructor, environmental activist and political candidate.
Early life
Ramey was born in Seattle and grew up on Mercer Island, Washington. At time of the 1956 Olympics, she was a student at Mercer Island High School.
1956 Olympics
As a 16-year-old, Ramey represented the United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, where she received a silver medal for her second-place finish in the women’s 100-metre butterfly.