At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, Wendy Lansbach Boglioli was a member of the women’s team that won a Gold Medal for the United States while setting a new World, Olympic, and American Record in the Free Style Relay. She also won a Bronze Medal at the 1976 Olympics in the 100 Meter Butterfly. The daughter of Eber and Mary Ellen Lansbach, she received her early swim training from her father and mother at the Gateway Hotel pool here and competed on the Gateway Swim Team. She swam for Monmouth College from 1973 to 1976 and has competed in Germany and Russia. The people of Land O’Lakes honored her with a parade and reception following her Olympic triumph.