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We recently stopped to see GB member Dr. Dot Richardson in her office, but she wasn't there. The receptionist said Dot had skipped lunch to run over to a nearby softball field; when we got there, we saw another example of what makes Dot unique.

He's a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the fastest 50+ swimmer in history. What keeps Rowdy Gaines in the pool?

Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer. But this fighter isn't going to let the sickness stop her. Hear how she's planning to battle the disease.

After witnessing the greatest week in swimming history at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 3-time Olympic gold medalist and NBC analyst Rowdy Gaines dishes all the behind-the-scenes dirt to Growing Bolder.

Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, but he won!

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.

Ever want to hit the pool with some Olympians? This is your chance! Find out how you can compete at or watch the 3rd annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic.

Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.

We all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.