John Dane III
It took 40 years to get there, but John Dane III was not about to let his Olympic dreams die. Find out how he persevered and finally made his dream come true.
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Anne Abernathy
Grandma Luge, the oldest woman to ever compete in the Winter Olympics, is facing her toughest opponent yet — cancer.
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Rowdy Gaines
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.
Hodding Carter
He comes from a long line of famous writers and public figures, but Hodding Carter has always made his biggest splash in the pool. Find out what sent the former college swimmer back into the deep end in his 40s.
Rita Brown: U.S. Gymnastics Icon
Rita Brown is a gymnastics icon who has been through ups and downs, off and on the mat.
Bob Cooley
Athletes of every sport know the importance of warming up before competing, but Bob Cooley knows exactly how to stretch them to success.
Wendy Bruce and Olympic Gymnastics
Gymnast Wendy Bruce went from gold medalist to parent and coach. And during that transformation she realized what was really the secret to success — fun!
Michael Phelps at 15
The entire world now knows Michael Phelps but this short clip was recorded at the Olympic Trials in 2000 just a few minutes after an unknown 15-year-old qualified for his first Olympic team by taking second in the 200 meter butterfly.
Hunter Kemper’s Great Triathlon Adventure
Hunter Kemper, a world-renowned triathlete, doesn’t go to a race without his running shoes, bike or his parents.
Dara Torres’ Secret
Dara Torres is one of the most talked about Olympians these days. Mostly because she’s over 40 and still rockin’ it. But also because of this one, big secret.
Hunter Kemper
Triathlete Hunter Kemper is three-time Olympian who has been to Sydney, Athens and is on his way to Beijing. He’s the No. 1 triathlete in the world, but he’s taking his first steps in a very important march.
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Rowdy Gaines
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.