Lia Neal is an Olympic medalist

Commentary Rob Schumacher/US PresswireNatalie Coughlin swam the relay in the morning prelims, but was not picked for Saturday night’s fin…

The United States finish in first place in their heat in in 3:36.53 seconds and advanced to the 4x100m freestyle final. Natalie Coughlin …

2012 London Olympics: Australia Reclaims Women’s 400 Free Relay Gold; Natalie Coughlin Ties for Most Decorated Female Olympic Swimmer — …

Natalie Coughlin is a perfect 12 for 12 in Olympic races. Only this time, she earned a medal without swimming in the final, with some hel…

LONDON — The Australian women, boosted by a strong third leg from Brittany Elmslie who overtook American Lia Neal, won gold in the 400-m…

The following stories are the most recent transmissions from ESPN.com wire sources. Saturday, July 28, 2012 AP Olympics Headlines At 1 a….

Big BK LOVE To LIA NEAL,17 Year Old Swimmer Hailing From Fort Greene,Brooklyn.Bring Home DA Gold.USA http://yfrog.com/nvi0opqj

congrats to @LiaNeal representing the USA swim team from Fort Green, Brooklyn. We are proud of you! #olympic http://instagr.am/p/No9t0EN6xT/

Time to get busy! #SwimBrooklyn #London2012 let’s go @LiaNeal! #USA http://pic.twitter.com/sys34Uyj

Lia Neal will become the 1st U.S. woman of African American descent to swim an Olympic final. Congratulations @LiaNeal @swimAGUA #London2012

The United States finish in first place in their heat in in 3:36.53 seconds and advanced to the 4x100m freestyle final. Natalie Coughlin …

#swimbrooklyn congrats to my lil homie @LiaNeal and the USA Olympic Swim Team today it begins! http://yfrog.com/mmf7dmoj