Anita Lallande (June 24, 1949 – December 19, 2021) was a Puerto Rican Olympic swimmer,[1] who holds the record for the most medals won at the Central American and Caribbean Games.

[2] Her father was Chairman of the Board of J. Gus Lallande Inc., a food brokerage and distribution business in Puerto Rico.

In 1962, at the age of 13, Lallande made her Olympic debut representing Puerto Rico at the Central American and Caribbean Games held in Kingston, Jamaica and won two Silver and three Bronze medals in swimming.

[4] After the games, Lallande announced her retirement from all sports activities and moved to New York City.

Was married to retired US Navy officer Robert C. Giffen, III, She later relocated to Annapolis, Maryland, where she died on December 19, 2021, at the age of 72.