She moved to San Jose , California at an early age .
Debra Janine Thomas was born on March 25 , 1967 -- the year Fleming won the fourth of her five National Championships -- in Poughkeepsie , New York .
Debra Janine Thomas moved to San Jose , California at an early age .
Debra Janine Thomas was born on March 25 , 1967 -- the year Fleming won the fourth of her five National Championships -- in Poughkeepsie , New York .