BIOGRAPHY

Margaret is available for speaking engagements on children's abuse, where she shares her own experiences as well as general discussion on the topic.

BASICS

Club: FAST Swim Team (FAST-CA)
Height: 5' 11" (180.3 cm)
Birthday: March 30, 1983
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Residence: Fullerton, CA
Sport: Swimming

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Member of the 400m medley relay team that broke the world record at the 2009 MOO Duel in the Pool … placed third in the 100m and 200m back at the 2009 National Championships … triple medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games by earning silver in the 200m back and 400m medley relay (prelims) and a bronze in the 100m back ... qualified for the 2008 Olympic team by placing first in the 200m back, setting a world record, and placing second in the 100m back at Trials ... earned bronze in the 200m back at the 2008 Short Course

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PERSONAL

High School: Huntsville HS '01
College: Auburn '05
College Major: Psychology, minor in Criminology
Future Professional Aspirations: Work with abused children … is currently pursuing a masters degree in sociology
Parents: Hans and Elizabeth … father is an engineer, and mother is a former elementary school teacher … stepfather is Win Livingston, and he is a lawyer … stepmother is Billie
Sibling(s): Older sister (Martha) ran track at both the University of Alabama and University of North Carolina
Notable Relative(s): Grandfather (Helmut Hoelzer) invented the analog computer during World War II
Sports Played Before Swimming: Soccer, gymnastics, track, softball
Nickname(s): Marge … nicknamed Marge because "that's what everyone came up with"
Hobbies Outside the Pool: Reading, sleeping
Ultimate Way to Relax: Sleep, lay around, take a bath
Most Influential Person: Mother … "She's my role model and friend."
More: Is working towards a master's degree in sociology at Auburn
Favorites: Loves traveling in general ... int'l destination: Europe ... summer activity: sleeping, reading ... movie: Robin Hood and Spartacus ... TV show: Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model

SPEAKING TOPICS

  • Peer Exchange Network - Women’s Professional Leadership Development Program
  • USA Swimming - Lake Erie Swimming Swimposium
  • Executive Women of Tomorrow - 'Cruising on the road to Success'
  • CARE House, Inc. - “Catch the Wave Against Child Abuse” & Swim Clinics with Margaret Hoelzer
  • Chaucie’s Place - Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast
  • Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) - Sexual Assault Awareness Month -STAR Keynote Breakfast Speaking Engagement
  • Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln Nebraska - Take A Stand Against Child Abuse
  • Morgan County AL Department of Human Resources - child safety conference
  • National Children’s Advocacy Center – September Celebration
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