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Dot began dreaming of an Olympic Gold Medal decades before softball was even a sport. Never deterred, Dot smashed stereotypes and exceeded expectations on her amazing journey.

Peggy Fleming, 1968 Olympic gold medalist and breast cancer survivor, turns 60 today. Fleming's medal signaled the return of U.S. dominance after a 1961 plane crash claimed the lives of all 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton took his suit and his video camera to the U.S. Masters National Swimming Championships in Atlanta. He returned with dozens of new friends, 4 medals and 1 story about an amazing competition.

We're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both.