Dara Torres is my idol!

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marcibun

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Have you seen that woman? 42 years old (wow, someone older then me!) and she's competing in her 5th Olympic games - in swimming no less!

I'll definitely be glued to the set for the swimming competitions and cheering her on

Posted 5 months ago #
kehlers

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I did see her! Did you know she is also the only athlete to appear in the SI swimsuit edition? I read a couple of quotes and she appears to be really down-to-earth, which is a quality I appreciate in a person. When asked if she has trouble letting all her successes go to her head, she said no, because all she has to do is realize her fellow teammates could mostly be her children!

Posted 5 months ago #
albeca3

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I am TOTALLY excited for the Olympics, I was cheering her on at the trials. I recently did a triathalon and had to "learn" how to swim. So I can totally appreciate the effort, so cool!

Posted 5 months ago #
calonghorn

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Can't wait for the Olympics and I saw her in the tryouts for the swim team. Holy Schmoly! Guess I have no excuse for why I can't get into shape! LOL!

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