Golden girl with the world at her feet

2010

Aged 15, won Breakout Performer of the Year, annual Golden Goggle Awards.

2011

Won first individual world title at World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai and named best female swimmer.

2012 London Olympics

Aged 17, won four gold medals and one bronze at London Games and became first American female to win 200m backstroke since 1972. Set world record in backstroke in 100m relay.

2013 World Championships, Barcelona

Became first woman in history to win six gold medals at a single world championships.