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“I have kids. Unbeknownst to them, they are quick to snap me back to reality when I start feeling the pressure of being an athlete! It's a breath of fresh air to have two people to focus on; their happiness erases all the pressures I have on myself.”

Quote by Amanda Beard

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Amanda Beard
Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard is an accomplished American swimmer born on October 29, 1981. She achieved numerous world-class swimming accomplishments, including Olympic gold medals and World Championship medals. Beard is renowned for her exceptional performances in butterfly and backstroke events. more

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