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Pool of dreams: Former Olympic hopeful makes way back after crash

Pool of dreams: Former Olympic hopeful makes way back after crash

Dave Denniston began filming himself.

It's the first coherent thing that came to the 16-time All-America swimmer's mind as he lay there in the snow, numb and afraid. After crashing into a tree while sledding down snowy ranges in his native Wyoming with lifelong friend, Andy Miller, on Feb. 6, 2005, he reached for the small digital recorder. As he taped, he said goodbye to family and friends, telling them he loved them. He then let out a few primal screams.

Visit SI.com to read the full article and learn how Dave made the journey back to the top of swimming.

Posted: 06/17/2009

 
 
 
 
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nikki

I love this story. You are such an inspiration not only to disabled athletes, but to able bodied athletes as well. It is so great to see anyone oversome such obstacles, and I look forward to meeting you, as does my daughter, in Little Rock.

 
 
 
 
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