Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Zimbabwe Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
She won seven Olympic medals in the pool, three of them gold — more than any other Zimbabwean athlete, by a distance.
Born in Harare in September 1983, Coventry swam at four Olympic Games and came away with seven medals, including three golds. For a country of Zimbabwe's size and sporting resources, the haul is remarkable.
She later moved into sports administration.
She later moved into sports administration.
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