Adolph Kiefer
Want to know what the Growing Bolder spirit is all about? Meet a swimming icon who is still living boldly at the age of 90.
All Swimming Stories
Tracing the Root of Masters Triathlon
Today, there are many triathletes over the age of 80 but that wasn’t the case 20 years ago. In fact, there was only one. A man named Ed Root. Most runners have no idea who he was. Only a very few have seen him run — until now in this GB exclusive.
Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer
He’s a highly respected dermatologist, but it’s his passions and hobbies that have landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records — twice!
Zahid Buttar
Couch potatoes rejoice! A world-class athlete and coach says even if you’ve spent years sitting on your behind you can compete in a triathlon.
Lucky’s Lake Swim
We’re in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Edgar Larson
Swimmer Edgar Larson wouldn’t let a major medical episode get in the way of his passion. The 85-year-old worked his way back to health and won nine gold medals along the way.
Karen Einsidler
For anyone who’s ever considered giving up, you have to hear the story of Karen Einsidler, who went from a double mastectomy to a world championship.