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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:34 Swimming, Career Longevity, and Staying Active
00:04:11 Comebacks & Recovery: Breaking the Mold
00:06:02 Old-School Training vs. Modern Approaches
00:07:36 Sprinter Training & Early Career Choices
00:09:09 Motivation for the First Comeback
00:10:45 Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Return to Competition
00:12:56 First Comeback: Training with Richard Quick
00:20:09 Mental Challenges & Efficiency in Training
00:23:48 Sponsor Break
00:26:27 Sprint Swimming: Physical and Mental Demands
00:27:36 Beijing Olympics: Breaking Records at 41
00:30:17 Final Olympic Attempt & Aging as an Athlete
00:32:41 Dara's Biggest Takeaways
00:39:00 Olympic Village Experiences & Team Dynamics
00:41:48 Competitiveness in Life & Parenting
00:43:35 Fitness at 58: Daily Routines & Adaptations
00:48:38 Sponsor Break
00:51:18 Olympic Team Performance
00:53:17 Parenting, Daughter’s Health, and Sports
00:54:45 Transition to Coaching & Challenges at Boston College
01:03:24 Learning as a Coach
01:10:05 Women in Coaching & Gender Disparities
01:10:58 Safe Sport & Athlete Protection in Swimming
01:12:39 Gen-X Fitness, Group Classes, and Motivation
01:21:40 Eating Disorders: Struggles and Recovery
01:27:19 No Age Limit on Dreams & Legacy
01:30:51 Looking Ahead: Boston College & Patience


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