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'''Annabelle Mary Cripps''' (born 16 February 1968) Olympian (1984 & 1988) / Author: Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian, represented [[Great Britain]] at two consecutive [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]], starting in 1984. At her [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Games Olympic]] debut in [[Los Angeles]], she placed sixth in the women's 4×100-metre freestyle relay, followed by a 14th in the women's 800-metre freestyle and a 15th place in the 200-metre [[Freestyle swimming|freestyle]]. four years later at the [[1988 Summer Olympics]] in Seoul, South Korea.
'''Annabelle Mary Cripps''' (born 16 February 1968) Olympian (1984 & 1988) / Author: Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian, represented [[Great Britain]] at two consecutive [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]], starting in 1984. At her [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Games Olympic]] debut in [[Los Angeles]], she placed sixth in the [[Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay|women's 4×100-metre freestyle relay]], followed by finishing 14th in the [[Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metre freestyle|women's 800-metre freestyle]] and then 15th in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle|200-metre freestyle]] four years later at the [[1988 Summer Olympics]] in Seoul, South Korea.


She represented [[England]] and won two silver medals at the [[1986 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]],  in the 4x100 metres and the 4x200 metres freestyle relay.
She represented [[England]] and won two silver medals at the [[1986 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]],  in the 4×100 metres and the 4×200 metres freestyle relay.


She is 14 times All-American honors swimmer at the [[University of Texas at Austin]] participated on three consecutive [[NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships]] [[1986]], [[1987]], [[1988]].
She is 14 times All-American honors swimmer at the [[University of Texas at Austin]] participated on three consecutive [[NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships]] [[1986]], [[1987]], [[1988]].


In 2006, Annabelle Cripps changed her name to [https://www.katherinestarr.com Katherine Starr]. [https://g.co/kgs/s431Gz Katherine] started [https://www.Safe4Athletes.org Safe4Athletes] in 2012 a non-profit dedicated to addressing [[sexual abuse]] in sport. Published in the [[British Journal of Sports Medicine]] - [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/17/1019 International Olympic Committee consensus statement: harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport]
In 2006, Annabelle Cripps changed her name to [https://www.katherinestarr.com Katherine Starr]. [https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11pz7shr61&hl=en-US&q=Katherine+Starr&kgs=24b11d4671a11c55&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/1&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/osrp Katherine] started [https://www.Safe4Athletes.org Safe4Athletes] in 2012 a non-profit dedicated to addressing [[sexual abuse]] in sport. Published in the [[British Journal of Sports Medicine]] - [https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/17/1019 International Olympic Committee consensus statement: harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport]


Katherine Starr is the author of the book published in 2022 - [https://isbnsearch.org/isbn/9780578356501 Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian]. [https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/02/ab25851937/katherine-starr-two-time-olympian-tackles-athlete-abuse-in-new-book Press Release] for the book
Katherine Starr is the author of the book published in 2022 - [https://isbnsearch.org/isbn/9780578356501 Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian]. [https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/02/ab25851937/katherine-starr-two-time-olympian-tackles-athlete-abuse-in-new-book Press Release] for the book


Katherine is currently an Expert Witness for Athlete Sexual Abuse. Through her expertise, she has opined on over twenty cases with record-breaking settlements.
Katherine is currently an Expert Witness for Athlete Sexual Abuse. Through her expertise, she has opined on over twenty cases with record-breaking settlements.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}


==Swimming career==
==Swimming career==

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Cripps represented Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Olympic Games|1984]] and [[1988 Summer Olympic Games|1988]] Summer Olympic Games. She represented [[England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games|England]] and won two [[silver medal]]s in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay, at the [[1986 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://teamengland.org/commonwealth-games-history/edinburgh-1986/athletes|title=1986 Athletes|website=Team England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thecgf.com/results/athletes/53899|title=Athletes and results|website=Commonwealth Games Federation}}</ref>
=== 1984 Olympics ===
Cripps represented Great Britain at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] where she finished 15th in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle|200 m freestyle]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 200 metres Freestyle, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7141 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref> 14th in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metre freestyle|800 m freestyle]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 800 metres Freestyle, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7158 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref> and then 6th as part of the British team in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay|4×100 m freestyle relay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7229 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref>

=== 1986 Commonwealth Games ===
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She represented [[England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games|England]] and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay, at the [[1986 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://teamengland.org/commonwealth-games-history/edinburgh-1986/athletes|title=1986 Athletes|website=Team England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thecgf.com/results/athletes/53899|title=Athletes and results|website=Commonwealth Games Federation}}</ref>

=== 1988 Olympics ===
Cripps once again represented Great Britain at the [[1988 Summer Olympics]] where she finished 27th in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 50 metre freestyle|50 m freestyle]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 50 metres Freestyle, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7457 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref> 25th in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 100 metre freestyle|100 m freestyle]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 100 metres Freestyle, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7468 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref> 21st in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 100 metre butterfly|100 m butterfly]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 100 metres Butterfly, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7547 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref> and then 10th as part of the British team in the [[Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay|4×100 freestyle relay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – 4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women |url=https://www.olympedia.org/results/7582 |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=www.olympedia.org}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:43, 12 December 2024

Annabelle Cripps
Personal information
Full nameAnnabelle Mary Cripps
National teamGreat Britain
Born (1968-02-16) 16 February 1968 (age 56)
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb; 10.4 st)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubWigan Swim Club
College teamUniversity of Texas (US)
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1986 Edinburgh 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1986 Edinburgh 4×200 m freestyle

Annabelle Mary Cripps (born 16 February 1968) Olympian (1984 & 1988) / Author: Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian, represented Great Britain at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. At her 1984 Summer Games Olympic debut in Los Angeles, she placed sixth in the women's 4×100-metre freestyle relay, followed by finishing 14th in the women's 800-metre freestyle and then 15th in the 200-metre freestyle four years later at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

She represented England and won two silver medals at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland,  in the 4×100 metres and the 4×200 metres freestyle relay.

She is 14 times All-American honors swimmer at the University of Texas at Austin participated on three consecutive NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships 1986, 1987, 1988.

In 2006, Annabelle Cripps changed her name to Katherine Starr. Katherine started Safe4Athletes in 2012 a non-profit dedicated to addressing sexual abuse in sport. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine - International Olympic Committee consensus statement: harassment and abuse (non-accidental violence) in sport

Katherine Starr is the author of the book published in 2022 - Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir By An Olympian. Press Release for the book

Katherine is currently an Expert Witness for Athlete Sexual Abuse. Through her expertise, she has opined on over twenty cases with record-breaking settlements.[citation needed]

Swimming career

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1984 Olympics

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Cripps represented Great Britain at the 1984 Summer Olympics where she finished 15th in the 200 m freestyle,[1] 14th in the 800 m freestyle[2] and then 6th as part of the British team in the 4×100 m freestyle relay.[3]

1986 Commonwealth Games

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She represented England and won two silver medals in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[4][5]

1988 Olympics

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Cripps once again represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics where she finished 27th in the 50 m freestyle,[6] 25th in the 100 m freestyle,[7] 21st in the 100 m butterfly[8] and then 10th as part of the British team in the 4×100 freestyle relay.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Olympedia – 200 metres Freestyle, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Olympedia – 800 metres Freestyle, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Olympedia – 4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  5. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  6. ^ "Olympedia – 50 metres Freestyle, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Olympedia – 100 metres Freestyle, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Olympedia – 100 metres Butterfly, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Olympedia – 4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
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