<P> Former Gator Dara Torres is the only American swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2008). At the age of 41, Torres became the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic medal when she won silvers in three events in 2008, finishing her career with a total of twelve Olympic medals (including four gold). </P> <P> The Florida Gators sports team have been fortunate to receive the financial support of many individuals, but some stand out by the magnitude of their contributions . Among those who have made notably large contributions to the university's sports programs are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Mark Bostick </Li> <Li> Wayne Carse </Li> <Li> Jerry Chicone </Li> <Li> Donald and Irene Dizney </Li> <Li> John Frost II </Li> <Li> Ben Hill Griffin, Jr . </Li> <Li> Ben Hill Griffin III </Li> <Li> Stumpy Harris </Li> <Li> Bill Heavener </Li> <Li> Hjalma Johnson </Li> <Li> Gale Lemerand </Li> <Li> Paul and Sande McDonald </Li> <Li> Alfred McKethan </Li> <Li> Steve Melnyk </Li> <Li> Jeffery Parks </Li> <Li> James Pressly </Li> <Li> Katie Pressly </Li> <Li> Danny Ponce </Li> <Li> Alfred Ring </Li> <Li> George Steinbrenner </Li> </Ul> <Li> Donald and Irene Dizney </Li>

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