Why I Swim Healthy: Olympic Champion Amanda Beard

Why I Swim Healthy: Olympic Champion Amanda Beard

Why I Swim Healthy: Olympic Champion Amanda Beard

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 08/05/2013 12:56 PM EDT

Amanda Beard, seven-time Olympic medalist and mom is no stranger to the pool—or to healthy and safe swimming. When she jumps into the pool as a professional athlete, her focus is on keeping herself healthy and at the top of her game. When she jumps into the pool as a mom, the most important thing is keeping her family healthy and safe. 

CDC and Amanda are teaming up to remind swimmers and parents of the great health benefits of swimming and how to stay healthy and safe while enjoying the pool.

Read Amanda’s story.