Pamela Jean Kruse (born June 3, 1950) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder in two events.

Her Pine Crest team mate Marilyn Corson, a 1968 Olympic bronze medalist from Canada, would later swim with her at Michigan State.

[1] Kruse represented the United States as an 18-year-old at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where she competed in two freestyle events.

[2] She received a silver medal for her second-place performance in the women's 800-meter freestyle (9:35.7), finishing behind American teammate Debbie Meyer (9:24.0).

[3] She also swam in the women's 400-meter freestyle and placed fourth in the event final, and recorded a time of 4:37.2.