Rowdy Gaines’ Olympic Picks

The Olympics are finally here! Before he left for London, Growing Bolder contributor Rowdy Gaines, who will be calling his sixth Olympics for NBC Sports, describes what it’s like to have the best seat in the house for his beloved sport of swimming.

Diana Furey

This 52-year-old grandmother of two is now the oldest female to ever compete in NCAA athletics. And just started running six years ago. Find out why she not only returned to college, but tried out for — and made — the track team!

Frank Deford

In his 50 years in the business, sportswriter Frank Deford evolved from the “not very bright” kid to one of the most gifted, respected and versatile writers of our time. Deford died in 2017 at the age of 78. In this 2012 conversation with Growing Bolder, he revealed the two athletes he thought were the most compelling of all time.

Jeremy Bloom

Jeremy Bloom made his sports dreams come true — he’s a three-time World Champion skiier, two-time Olympian, college football All-American and retired NFL player. And now, he’s making lifelong wishes come true for those 80 and older. Find out why.

Harris Rosen’s Prescription for America

He’s one of the nation’s top tourism executives but his true legacy is how he’s changing — and saving — the lives of thousands. Find out why he thinks his revolutionary healthcare and education programs can be done anywhere.

Janet Evans

She’s a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the greatest female distance swimmer of all time, and at the age of 40, Janet Evans is staging an Olympic comeback. She explains why she’s ready to compete again, even against swimmers half her age.

Cathi Watson

Whoever said only wine gets better with age never met Cathi Watson. She is 78 years old, an exercise evangelist and a power stair climber who believes the best time in your life is right now.

Lynn Sherr

She’s an award-winning writer and journalist, but what you may not know is that Lynn Sherr is one of the world’s most passionate people when it comes to the sport of swimming!

Oscar Robertson: The Great Prostate Debate

Confused about recent reports on prostate cancer testing? NBA legend Oscar Roberston says our greatest weapon against cancer is knowledge.

Nadine O’Connor

At 70, Nadine O’Connor is a mother, a grandmother, a retired mathematics teacher and a world-record setting Hall of Fame track star. She explains why she and her significant other are trying to revolutionize the field of knee replacements.

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