Rowdy Gaines: Take Risks

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Last Updated on April 2, 2025

It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new! Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines says that at the beginning of his swimming career, he struggled with disqualifications because of a problem he had at the start. Rather than conform to everyone else, Rowdy was able to create a new type of start — it was so successful, now everyone does it!

Hear why he thinks his lesson can help people in all walks of life, and why taking that first step is so important. 

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