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Aug 2016
1h 38m

Olympian Swimmer Anthony Ervin - Finding...

DR. MICHAEL GERVAIS
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Anthony Ervin is a U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, former world record holder in the 50 freestyle, and former World Champion in the 50 and 100 freestyle. In This Episode: -His relationships with others and the water -Family structure growing up and why he wanted to stand out as the middle child -Suffering from turrets and struggling to control his own body -Chan ... Show More
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