After making her Olympic debut in swimming back in 2012, Lia Neal proved to be an eminent competitor and even won a silver medal while competing again.

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Simone Manuel woke up Friday morning to confirmation that her victory in the 100-meter freestyle a few hours earlier had not been a dream. 

Sprint freestyler Katrina Konopka was blanked by Janet Hu (23.18) and Julia Ama (23.22) in the 50, and then again by 2012 Olympian Lia Neal (49.17) and Ama (50.04) in the 100. ‘Zona’s back and fly core. - Swim Swam

Lia Neal is on a roll - Swimming World Magazine

Looking forward to a productive ‘15-’16 - Swim Swam

The United States came out swinging with a world record in the debut of the mixed medley relay at the FINA world championships. - Swimming World Magazine

Manuel threw down a 45.79 anchor as Lia Neal, Janet Hu, Lindsey Engel and Manuel turned in a stunning time of 3:08.54 for the NCAA and American record and the title. - Swimming World Magazine

As an amateur competitive swimmer, it’s not every day someone in the lap lane next to me makes an Olympic podium.  - Swim Swam

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Before heading for the US Olympic swimming trials, Lia Neal and her father had a talk at radio station - WBAI.