Did you know that Olympian Rowdy Gaines suffered a rare disease that left him nearly totally paralyzed? He had to re-learn how to do everything from eat to walk, but he made it back in the pool. And his journey, shared in this Growing Bolder With… segment, will inspire you.
Rowdy Gaines: Health and Happiness
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60 Second Soapbox
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On My MInd
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60 Second Soapbox
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60 Second Soapbox
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Mental Health
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60 Second Soapbox
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60 Second Soapbox
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