At 15 years of age she won three gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games; in the 100m backstroke Belote defeated her American teammate and record holder Susan Atwood.
She won three gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games. This was at 15 years of age. Belote defeated her American teammate. This was in the 100m backstroke. Belote defeated record holder Susan Atwood. This was in the 100m backstroke.