How World Records Are Broken

By Growing Bolder

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Motivated by the stories we do every week, Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton got back in the pool for the first time in 35 years. It led Marc to become a member of Rowdy Gaines’ Blu Frog Masters Team and after this weekend, the Froggers have something to croak about.

This is a story of a dream, a plan and perfect execution. Whether you’re an active swimmer or you’ve never been in a pool, watch this story and see how any one, at any age, can still kick down walls and seize opportunities for greatness.

Here’s how the numbers broke down:
Rowdy Gaines: 23.95
Keith Switzer: 24.85
Marc Middleton: 24.96
Scot Weiss: 25.03

New World Record for the 200 Meter Freestyle Relay: 1:38.79 (old record: 1:40.17)

Looking for more inspiration? Watch three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines’ entire “believe and achieve” speech from Growing Bolder’s “Launchpad to What’s Next LIVE” here.

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