East German Sylvia Gerasch was a swimming prodigy who shattered world records early in her career. But competing without compromising her political freedom meant making it to the Olympics would be many more years in the making.
Credits:
Josh Bloch- For USG Audio
Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio
Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio
Gretta Cohn- Executive Producer
Kareem Maddox- Executive Producer, Host
Alex Sujong Laughlin - Senior Producer
Mitchell Johnson - Producer
Jess Shane - Producer
Greta Weber - Producer
Sara Nics- Executive Editor
Alex Overington - Sound Design
AJ Hanneld- Key Art Design
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