Video of Rowdy Gets Lucky. Actually, Lucky Gets Rowdy. at growingbolder.com

Posted on May 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

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!

Total Length: 04:36 Views: 16,441 Comments: 11 Favorited: 5 Rating: 5 Votes: 8

Tags

ymca - lake swim - never too late - olympics - rowdy gaines - making a difference - sports stars - masters swimming - lucky meisenheimer

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Jinxi
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Posted 12:36pm May 26th, 2010

Oh wow, this was so excellent and inspiring!

What a great story and an amazing group of people who love swimming and all that it brings to life!!
Wendy H.
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Posted 9:19pm June 23rd, 2009
The 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 9:51pm May 14th, 2009
What a fabulous opportunity it is swimming at Lucky's Lake! Thanks Lucky!!
mi hoshino
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Posted 1:55pm May 8th, 2009
Thanks for introducing Rowdy Gaines. I know him now because of Lucky's Lake Swim.
marilyn
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Posted 11:50pm May 7th, 2009
A 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 8:47pm May 7th, 2009
Congratulations on another great milestone in swimming history Lucky. You are THE MAN.

Throwdini
barbarag
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Posted 7:56pm May 7th, 2009

Wow, 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 4:47pm May 7th, 2009

This 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 9:52am May 7th, 2009
Another great vid. Lucky's a character...
Karen Adams Calnan
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Posted 9:47am May 7th, 2009

What 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 5:29am May 7th, 2009
great video, great day, great host ... unique and generous, nothing like the Lake Swim, Lucky and the Rowdster ... thanks!