Erica Rose

Erica Lara Rose (born July 6, 1982) is an American competition swimmer who specialized in long-distance and open water event. Rose is a former world champion.

Erica Rose
Personal information
Full nameErica Lara Rose
National team United States
Born (1982-07-06) July 6, 1982
Cleveland, Ohio
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubLake Erie Silver Dolphins
College teamNorthwestern University

At the 1997 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, she finished third in the 1500-metre freestyle, but she didn't receive a medal due to meet rule that one country can only win two medals per event.[1]

At the 1998 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia, Rose won the gold medal in the 5-kilometer open water event, a feat she achieved at age 15.

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