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.
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Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio
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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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