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“I started swimming when I was four because my brother wanted to join a swim team, and I wanted to do what he did. They said I had to be six, but if I could swim a lap, then I could participate. So I swam a lap, and the rest is history.”

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Summer Sanders, born on October 13, 1972, is a former American swimmer. She achieved great success at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning multiple gold and silver medals. Known for her exceptional speed and technique, Summer Sanders had a distinguished career filled with remarkable achievements. more

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