Donna Graham

Donna Graham

Personal information
Full name	Donna Clarice Graham McCoy
National team	United States
Born	January 12, 1942 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Died	March 14, 1971 (aged 29) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Freestyle
Club	Riviera Club
Coach	Johnny Galvich
Medal record Representing the United States Pan American Games 1959 Chicago 400 m freestyle

Donna Clarice Graham McCoy (January 12, 1942 – March 14, 1971) was an American competition swimmer. She won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle at the 1959 Pan American Games and was named an All-American swimmer in 1959, 1960 and 1961.

Graham was the daughter of Thornton F. Graham, chairman of the board at Graham Electronics Supply Inc., and Dorothy Simpson Graham. She lived in Indianapolis most of her life, together with brother Gordon and sister Doris. She graduated from the Broad Ripple High School and University of Arizona, and attended Butler University. After university graduation, Graham worked as a teacher at the Elvira School and John Strange School. She started training in swimming aged four, and competed nationally since age 14.

Graham committed suicide in 1971, aged 29. She and husband Steven L. McCoy had son Brian McCoy and daughter Erian McCoy.