The very best athletes in the world all know success is not achieved without pain. The relentless preparation and training needed to make it to the top of any sport hurts. But the agony Australia’s backstroke golden girl, Kaylee McKeown, has endured is much more than physical. Three years ago, on the cusp of her Olympic debut, her dad Sholto died. The heartbreak of losing him could so easily have ended Kaylee’s swimming career.
Instead, she did something remarkable. On assignment for 60 MINUTES, Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys reports how Kaylee turned her sorrow into a superhuman strength.
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South Hadley Woman to Finish Swimming the Entire Length of Connecticut River | WWLP-22News
Kari Kastango will be making her final swim to complete the entire length of the Connecticut River on Sunday.
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Fibreglass Swimming Pools Sydney
When it comes to creating the ultimate backyard oasis, a swimming pool is often at the top of the wish list for many homeowners. In the beautiful city of Sydney, where the sun shines generously and the summers are hot, having a swimming pool can transform your outdoor living space into a haven of relaxation, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Among the various pool options available, fibreglass swimming pools have been gaining immense popularity in Sydney due to their outstanding benefits and features.
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Gary on the Go – Pumpkins Floating in the Pool | FOX40 News
Saturday, October 14 from 12PM – 2PM at the Christine Thompson Aquatic Center for a chance to swim to your pumpkin of choice! This popular event features Halloween-themed arts and crafts, family-friendly carnival games, photo booth, trunk or treat, costume contest, and pumpkin decorating!
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UNC Swimming & Diving Comes Together for Swim Across America | GoHeels
For the second year in a row, the UNC Swimming and Diving program has rallied in support of two Tar Heels who received cancer diagnoses, including Sue Walsh, the greatest swimmer in program history, and their director of operations, Keri Cleary.
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Winning for Her Dad | 60 Minutes Australia
Turning grief into gold. Sunday on 60Mins, the man who gave Aussie swimmer Kaylee McKeown the strength to become an Olympic champion.
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Swim Across America | KPRC 2 Click2Houston
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Morning Heats Athens | Day 1 | World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023
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The Olympic Dynasty You Don’t Know | The U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team | Team USA
These three-time reigning gold medalists are champions in every sense of the word.
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