Keena Ruth Rothhammer (born February 26, 1957) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events.

Diverse in her stroke skills, she won the 100-meter backstroke in a close finish at the Santa Clara Invitational in July, 1971.

[1] At only 16, to highlight her remarkable achievements, Keena had captured an Olympic gold and bronze medal, and held two world records.

[6] Keena’s retirement from competitive swimming was due in part to serious migraine headaches which started in junior high school.

[6] Already retired from competitive swimming, she attended the University of Southern California, and majored in broadcast journalism.