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"People wanted to be friends with me for not the right reasons. They'd introduce me to somebody else as the Olympian or the swimmer. I didn't want to stand out. I wanted to blend in."

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About Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard is an American former competitive swimmer and multi-time Olympic medalist. She is known as one of the top breaststroke swimmers of her era.

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