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Olympic Gold Medalist to visit Morgan Family YMCA

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Olympic Champion and member of the Swimming Hall of Fame, Sue Pedersen, will meet with children at the Morgan Family YMCA 10:30am to 2:30pm Friday, June 29.

 

Pedersen is a four time Olympic medalist, and holds six U.S. National Championships, four U.S. National Records and nine American Records. She will spend time with children at the Y sharing how she became an Olympic champion. Photo opportunities with Pedersen and her Olympic medals will be available.

 

Read Pedersen’s full bio at http://www.ishof.org/Honorees/95/95spedersen.html

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