Rowdy Gaines
Posted July 18, 2008, 2:15 pm in Water Sports by Growing Bolder
The Olympic Games have been the definition of competitive for hundreds of years. And Rowdy Gaines has been the epitome of athletic success. He's a gold medalist, a world record holder and a member of the swimming hall of fame. 
But Gaines has the experience to back it up. He's won three Olympic gold medals, holds 11 world records and is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Talk about an athlete!
However, it's not Gaines' medals that are his biggest accomplishments. It's the fact that in 1996, at the age of 35, he took another crack at being an athlete, and dispelled age stereotypes to become the oldest swimmer to ever make cut-off times for the Olympics.
Breaking stereotypes and not taking no for an answer, Gaines came back after a nerve disorder left him paralyzed for more than a month.
He talks with Growing Bolder about the swimming stars of today and his past Olympic experiences.
To listen to our conversation with Rowdy Gaines, click the play button below his picture on the right.
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Posted 4:46 pm August 14th, 2008great story but i am mainly interested in hearing bills voice. erase if needed. love from aunt betty and uncle shelly. ha! ha!