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Podcast: Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Episode: 12x Olympic Medalist: Swimmer Dara Torres
Description: Dara Torres made history as the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games and again as the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic medal at age 41 in 2008. Today, Dara shares the "heart-racing, thrilling" feeling of earning her first medal in 1984, what it felt like to defy expectations with two comebacks and how she balanced her career while being a mother. With the 2020 Olympics in full swing, this conversation continues the celebration of inspiring moments in global sports. SHOW NOTES: Before becoming a 12-time Olympic medalist, Dara recognized her love for swimming at a YMCA competition at 12 years...