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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > Phelps, medalists visit PSU to offer swimming advice Disney NewsPhelps, medalists visit PSU to offer swimming adviceBy Anne Hainer and Katie Graham Fresh from Athens, Greece, Olympians Michael Phelps, Ian Crocker and Lenny Krayzelburg came to Penn State yesterday and made a splash. The three medalists took part in Disney's Swim with the Stars, at McCoy Natatorium; afterward a second event featured Phelps answering questions and signing autographs in the HUB-Robeson Center's Heritage Hall. About 700 people came to see the three Olympians promote their sport to young swimmers. Phelps, 19, won six gold and two bronze medals, Crocker won two Disney's tour, aimed at encouraging younger swimmers to work for their goals, is travelling cross-country until October. "I've dreamed my whole life about being at the Olympics, standing on top of the podium and listening to the national anthem play," Phelps said. "I'm big on goals." Yesterday's main event, a swimming demonstration, was hosted by Shaun Jordan, a graduate from the University of Texas and a two-time gold medalist from the 1988 and 1992 games. "We are here because we have a passion and a love for swimming, and we want to share that," Jordan said. "I'm amazed at the emphasis on stroke drills. This is a thinking-person sport, and swimmers have the highest GPA in college sports." The clinic featured each swimmer's strokes: Crocker did butterfly, Krayzelburg backstroke and Phelps swam breaststroke and freestyle. "The most important thing is technique. Unless your technique is right, you're not being efficient," Crocker said. "It's all about timing." Krayzelburg expressed gratitude for being able to participate in Disney's tour. "This is an extremely humbling experience for our sport," Krayzelburg said. To read the rest of this story, click here. Return to Disney News. |
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