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The founder of Big Blue Swim School lost out on his Olympic dream—but now he’s grateful he was able to channel that disappointment into starting a franchise that is profoundly impacting children’s lives across the nation.
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About the Author
Emily Clouse is a staff writer for 1851 Franchise. Her work has been featured with publications such as The Onion, Reductress, and Chicago Magazine. She graduated from The Ohio State University before running away to join the Peace Corps. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and walking to Jewel-Osco.
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