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	Rowdy Gaines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines IV (born February 17, 1959) is an American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
		When Gaines qualified at the 1984 Olympic trials his times were not particularly impressive and he was not expected to place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
		Gaines was Outreach Director for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham from 1997 until 2003 when he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to become the Chief Fundraising and Alumni Officer for USA Swimming.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rowdy_Gaines (401 words)

	ISHOF - Rowdy Gaines (USA) - 1995 Honor Swimmer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Rowdy Gaines was named after the rambunctious western her in the television series "Rawhide." He is described by his merits for being "rapidly successful, competitive, and very, very fast" and feels more at home in the water than on land.
		Rowdy loved the water as a child, but did not begin his notorious swimming career until the late age of 17 with a 16th place finish in the Florida High School Championship.
		Rowdy was recruited to Auburn University where he stroked to American records in the 100 and 200 yard freestyles and to the world record in the 200m freestyle in 1:49.16.
	www.ishof.org /95rgaines.html (385 words)

	HickokSports.com - Biography - Rowdy Gaines
		Gaines was an age-group swimming champion before he was ten, but he gave it up for other sports, including baseball, basketball, and football, and didn't resume competitive swimming until his junior year in high school.
		At Auburn University, Gaines won NCAA championships in the 50-yard freestyle in 1979 and in both the 100- and 200-yard freestyles in 1980 and 1981.
		Gaines was considered likely to win medals in both freestyle sprints and in one or more relays at the 1980 Olympics, but the U. boycotted the Moscow games that year because of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.
	www.hickoksports.com /biograph/gainesrowdy.shtml (239 words)

	Ambrose Gaines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		At the age of 25, Gaines won three Gold Medals in the 1984 games in Los Angeles, including the 100m Freestyle, in which he set a new Olympic Record (one that was still.45 seconds shy of his own World Record).
		Gaines was hospitalized for 2 1/2 months with the condition and made a full recovery from the life-threatening syndrome, despite no known cure for the disease.
		Gaines, however, chose not to compete as he wished to remain with his family.
	www.swimacrossamerica.org /olympians/Gaines.asp (367 words)

	Rowdy Gaines/Temp
		When Gaines qualified at the 1984 Olympic trials, he did not swim his best times and was not expected to place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
		Rowdy however would win the 100m freestyle with a very good start and swim the anchor leg for both the US gold medal-winning 4x100m freestyle and 4x100 medley teams.
		In August 1991, Gaines became temporarily paralyzed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/r/ro/rowdy_gaines_temp.html (383 words)

	Stories about USMS Swimmers - Rowdy Gaines
		Rowdy Gaines (USA) was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honor Swimmer in 19...
		But ask Rowdy Gaines about one of the most thrilling moments of his career and he likely will tell you about the time he beat Jim Lilley in the 100-meter freestyle this past April (1992).
		Gaines remained hospitalized for about a month, receiving a treatment called plasmapheresis in which his blood is removed, cleansed and then restored.
	www.usms.org /swimgold/sto/gis59jj.htm (927 words)

	Star 94 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Rowdy Gaines was one of the world's fastest swimmers in the 1980s, and he currently ranks as one of the most experienced television analysts in the sport.
		Gaines set world records in the 100-meter freestyle in 1981 and the 200-meter freestyle in 1982, and capped off his phenomenal career by winning three gold medals for the United States at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
		Gaines also was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team that did not compete in Moscow because of the U.S. boycott.
	www.star94.com /steve_vikki/RowdyGaines_index.cfm (362 words)

	This is the Title/Header
		Rowdy Gaines is the director of the Outreach Program at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
		Gaines has recently said that "the Outreach Program is important to me because it is a way to give back to a state that gave so much to me".
		Rowdy Gaines was also named World Swimmer of the Year in 1980, and won the Mcdonalds spirit award in 1982.
	www.angelfire.com /al/SportsHall/rowdy.html (359 words)

	Rowdy Gaines Capitol City Speakers Bureau Sports Speaker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Rowdy Gaines' life is one of inspiration and courage.
		Gaines was hospitalized for two and a half months and miraculously made a full recovery from the life-threatening syndrome.
		Today, Gaines is often referred to as "Swimming’s Greatest Ambassador." He manages a busy schedule as the Director of Outreach for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and as a devoted father of four daughters.
	www.sportsmotivators.com /speakers/Gaines.htm (611 words)

	Endless Pools - Rowdy Gaines Swims at Home
		Among the latest purchasers of an Endless Pool is Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines IV, named World Swimmer of the Year in 1980 and among the most distinguished Americans in the history of competitive swimming.
		To many, Gaines is best known for his performance in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, when he broke two world records in the course of winning three gold medals.
		A 22-time NCAA All-American and winner of the 1981 NCAA Championships, Gaines has also been honored as Southeastern Conference Athlete of the Year, has won numerous national championships, and was awarded the 1982 McDonald's Spirit Award, one of swimming's highest honors.
	endlesspool.com /why/swimming/swim_rowdy.html (230 words)

	Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gaines, who has won 14 national titles, was also a member of the 1980 Olympic Team that boycotted the Games, and he will be serving as a commentator for NBC in the upcoming Summer Games in August in
		Gaines, who lives in Colorado Springs and serves as the Executive Director of USA Swimming, focusing on alumni and fund raising, still gets in the pool everyday, even if it’s just for 30 minutes.
		Rowdy has so much knowledge and a tremendous background, so it’s a real thrill to have a swimming icon like him come and speak to everyone,” Morrison explained.
	www.lehighsports.com /release.asp?PRINTER=1&RELEASE_ID=2928 (408 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - Tip: Rowdy Gaines on improving your flipturns at every wall
		Rowdy Gaines was one of many American Olympians, who saw their moment in the sun - the 1980 Olympics - dashed.
		Gaines, however, stuck out another four years and earned three Olympic gold medals.
		Now Rowdy can be seen on the TV airwaves as a commentary.
	www.usoc.org /132_12291.htm (447 words)

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		Gaines made the U.S. team in three events; the 100 meter freestyle, 400 meter freestyle relay, and 400 medley relay.
		Gaines was hospitalized for 2 Â½ months and miraculously made a full recovery from the life-threatening syndrome.
		Today, Gaines is often referred to as "Swimmings Greatest Ambassador." He leads a busy schedule as the Director of Outreach for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and family man to four daughters.
	www.brooksinternational.com /Rowdy_Gaines_582.htm (989 words)

	Gaines Rowdy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Ambrose Gaines "rowdy" IV (llevado de febrero el 17 de 1959) es nadador americano, un medalist olímpico del oro y un miembro de la natación internacional pasillo de la fama.
		Gaines era excede a director para los deportes pasillo de Alabama de la fama en Birmingham a partir de 1997 hasta 2003 en que él se trasladó a los resortes de Colorado, Colorado para hacer el principal oficial de Fundraising y de los alumnos para los E.E.U.U. que nadaba.
		Gaines todavía lleva a cabo expedientes de mundo largos del curso de los amos en varios acontecimientos del freestyle en el 30-34 y 35-39 categorías de edad.
	www.yotor.net /wiki/es/ga/Gaines%20Rowdy.htm (501 words)

	Capital News 9 \| 24 Hour Local News \| Mohawk Valley \| Former Olympic champ inspires swimmers
		Rowdy told the young swimmers how he had to wait an extra four years to compete, since the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Olympics.
		By the time the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles came around, Rowdy said everyone assumed he was too old to compete.
		Rowdy said he didn't make any of the five sports teams he tried out for in high school.
	www.capitalnews9.com /content/your_news/mohawk_valley/?ArID=140506 (409 words)

	Hire Rowdy Gaines for Motivational Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings and Corporate Events
		Although he was an age-group swimming champion before he was ten, Gaines gave it up for other sports, including baseball, basketball, and football, and didn't resume competitive swimming until his junior year in high school...
		University, Gaines won NCAA championships in the 50-yard freestyle in 1979 and in both the 100- and 200-yard freestyles in 1980 and 1981.
		He was the AAU long-course champion at 100 meters from 1979 through 1983 and at 200 meters from 1979 through 1982, and he won short-course championships in the 100- and 200-yard freestyles in 1980 and 1982.
	www.motivational-celebrity-speakers.com /players/rowdygaines.html (278 words)

	USA Swimming - Articles
		Rowdy Gaines -- winner of three Gold Medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and one the sport’s all-time greatest stars -- joined USA Swimming in 2003 and will serve as the primary operations officer for the Foundation.
		Rowdy continues to annually conduct youth clinics and is regularly asked to speak to various corporate and community groups.
		Rowdy relocated to Colorado Springs from Birmingham, Alabama, where he had served as the Educational Outreach Director for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
	www.usaswimming.org /usasweb/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=237&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=878&ItemId=1665 (153 words)

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		Rowdy remembered the first year at training at Auburn, he had kicked him out for not performing in training, for not giving it to himself, not working hard enough.
		Rowdy smiled to himself as he thought of the great coach.
		He hoped the association with his team-mates, the bond and camaraderie built over the years, would be sadly missed by Rowdy over the next five days and it would drag him back to the pool like a magnet.
	www.chappellway.com /Images/Uploads/Rowdy1.doc (1288 words)

	The Harvard Crimson Online :: News
		Ambrose Gaines IV is no lexicographer, but he has changed the definition of one word for people who follow swimming.
		Gaines says he was "too small for football, too short for basketball, and not quick enough for baseball.
		Gaines admits that he doesn't enjoy the rigorous training necessary for world-class competition--swimming five hours a day, 20 miles a week.
	www.thecrimson.com /article.aspx?ref=241843 (680 words)

	GAINES
		Confederate ships present are (as identified on the drawing): Selma, Morgan, Gaines (shown twice, in the battle line, and beached off Fort Morgan after the battle) and Tennessee.
		Union monitors shown are (from the front of the line): Tecumseh (sinking after striking a mine), Manhattan, Winnebago and Chickasaw.
		"GAINES" is used about 9 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English.
	www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/GAINES (629 words)

	Research
		An article about the rehabilitation of Rowdy Gaines (3 gold medals in swimming at the 1984 Olympics) for Guillain-Barre Syndrome was published in Swim.
		Rowdy showed improvement over his first three testing sessions.
		The data on Rowdy demonstrated the validity of Aquanex measurements for both increases and decreases in a person's ability to exert force.
	www.members.aol.com /swimbetter/research.htm (446 words)

	Race against champs - Columbia Missourian
		Gaines had raced and beaten heats of world-class athletes in similar pools across the globe.
		Gaines finished first and flexed for a winning pose, hamming it up for the group who had cheered for his defeat.
		Gaines and Correia spent a couple of hours in the water with the group, going over different techniques and drills for each of the major strokes before stepping up to race them.
	columbiamissourian.com /sports/story.php?ID=14403 (881 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - Tim Daggett, Elfi Schlegel and Rowdy Gaines discuss American hopes for Olympic medals
		ROWDY GAINES (NBC Olympic Analyst): We're swimmers, we're used to it.
		GAINES: It--it will affect somebody like a Michael Phelps, who swims a lot of different events, because they're just swimming so many times, especially in the preliminaries when the heat is a factor.
		GAINES: Yeah, it is slightly an older team, and that's just the nature of the sport, it's gotten older, it's skewed older.
	www.usoc.org /132_23455.htm (1373 words)

	Encyclopedia: Rowdy Gaines
		The Games of the XXII Olympiad were held in 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union.
		The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish Los Ãngeles, meaning the angels), also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers.
		Colorado Springs is a middle-sized city, located just east of the geographic center of the state of Colorado in the United States.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rowdy-Gaines (933 words)

	Olympians share knowledge
		But that wasn’t the message yesterday when she teamed with fellow Olympic medalist Rowdy Gaines for a swim clinic at Oakland Pool.
		Auburn alum Gaines and Georgia graduate Correia offered technique tips, organized drills and shared stories from their Olympic experiences that were separated by 20 years.
		Since 1984, Gaines has survived a severe nerve disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome, owned a restaurant in Alabama with Charles Barkley and worked as broadcaster covering swimming for ESPN and NBC.
	www.showmenews.com /2005/Jun/20050619Spor009.asp (738 words)

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		She said no matter where he would see her he would go out of his way to stop and talk to her asking how she was doing etc. As she told us, he really means it too.
		Rowdy said, 'Brendan is not only a good swimmer, he is even a better person.' That says it all.
		As grandparents we are naturally prejudice, but Rowdy Gaines had no reason to say what he did.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=8695991&postID=110711179282217712 (680 words)

	Sports: World closes in on U.S. team
		Rowdy Gaines, triple-gold Olympic medalist, believes U.S. men and women, led by world-record holders Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin, once again will haul in the most precious metals.
		Gaines emphasized dreaming big and working hard and he spoke from experience; he didn't begin swimming competitively until he turned 17 in 1976.
		Gaines said the public might not know much now about Phelps, 18, world-record holder in the 200 butterfly and 200 and 400 individual medleys, "but he'll be the cover boy for every magazine going into the Olympics.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/11/30/Sports/World_closes_in_on_US.shtml (663 words)

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