Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard, winner of two Olympic gold medals, four silvers and one bronze, speaks to local swimmers, from left, Abby Voce, 11, of Norwich; and Samantha Seuer, 12, Morgan Furman, 16, and Courtney Cook, 16, all from Chenango Forks, before the 7th Annual Bearcats Celebrating Women's Athletics luncheon held in the Events Center.