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Young swimmers get Olympic inspiration in youth clinic at Aquatic Center
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A swimmer practices drills during a Fitter & Faster Swim Tour clinic at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Olympic medalist and three-time Olympic coach Brett Hawke and Olympian Shane Ryan taught swimmers several drills that work on speed and racing strategy. - photo by David Barnes
Shane Ryan and Brett Hawke wanted to get back to the roots of swimming. That’s why the two Olympic swimmers were at Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 24, teaching kids about competitive swimming.