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“Quite simply, my diet has and will always be everything in moderation. People look at Olympic athletes and think they must cut out all those things everyone else indulges in, and speaking for myself, I never did.”

Quote by Summer Sanders

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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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