Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is the P.T. Barnum of masters swimming. Completing Lucky's Lake swim is now nearly as cool as crossing the English Channel. If Lucky wants you to swim, eventually you will. Just ask Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines.
Rowdy was on Lucky's Top 10 Most Wanted list -- the people he most wants to accept his challenge of a swim with the Lake Monster. Every morning, Lucky -- a renowned dermatologist, author, yo-yo collector and filmmaker -- gets up and swims across the large lake behind his house, and he invites the world to join him.
Rowdy took him up on his invitation, and Lucky made good on his promise to donate $1,000 to YMCA's Aquatic Center Scholarship Fund. An invigorating swim across a beautiful lake brought hundreds together and raised money for a good cause. What a way to start the day.
Want to know more about Lucky?
-- GBTV at Lucky's house
-- Lucky's Lake Swim: The original story.
-- Lucky's Jaws Swim
-- Lucky's Lake Swim Web site
-- GB's Meet Lucky Meisenheimer video
-- GB's World Record Hanging by a Thread video
-- Lucky on The Growing Bolder Radio Show
-- Lucky's GB profile
-- Lucky's Medical Web site
Want to Know More about Rowdy?
Rowdy's Kids Web site
If you like this video, check out this one on Dara Torres or visit our channels page for a listing of sports stars, fitness freaks and more!
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Wendy H.
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Posted 9:19 pm June 23rd, 2009The first time I swam the lake I was somewhat nervous, but once I got going and then finished the swim I was exhilirated. It was an awesome experience. Thank you Lucky for making it available to so many.
palominocharlie
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Posted 9:51 pm May 14th, 2009What a fabulous opportunity it is swimming at Lucky's Lake! Thanks Lucky!!
mi hoshino
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Posted 1:55 pm May 8th, 2009Thanks for introducing Rowdy Gaines. I know him now because of Lucky's Lake Swim.
marilyn
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Posted 11:50 pm May 7th, 2009A beautiful day for the swim. Thank you, Lucky, for your dedication to swimmers. My experience was awesome, having the 1000 meters behind me, now I know for sure I can swim the Danski Tri , Mothers Day, May 10, 2009. It raised my confidence to the "can do" level! May you be blessed richly! Marilyn
David Adamovich
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Posted 8:47 pm May 7th, 2009Congratulations on another great milestone in swimming history Lucky. You are THE MAN.
barbarag
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Posted 7:56 pm May 7th, 2009Wow, it's amazing that Rowdy braved that lake swim with all those gators and stuff! Congratulations on an amazing swim!
Katie
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Posted 4:47 pm May 7th, 2009This is a phenomenal video, made phenomenal because of incredible people in the world such as Lucky. Thanks so much for sharing. So happy Rowdy was a part of this as he truly is an inspiration to the ret of the world. Keep up the good work! and Rock On Blu Frog!
Steve
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Posted 9:52 am May 7th, 2009Another great vid. Lucky's a character...
Karen Adams Calnan
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Posted 9:47 am May 7th, 2009What a SUPER video... and Rowdy is truly a champion and role model for children and a GREAT ambassador for swimming and "doing life"! Wonderful to hear about Dr. Lucky too...thanks & peace
Justo Nunez
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Posted 5:29 am May 7th, 2009great video, great day, great host ... unique and generous, nothing like the Lake Swim, Lucky and the Rowdster ... thanks!