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RIO DE JANIERO — Dana Vollmer has traded in chasing a toddler around for a shot at chasing history.
Well, for just a couple of weeks.
She could become the first American swimmer to win gold after giving birth if she’s able to complete this remarkable journey and win Sunday night’s 100-meter butterfly final.
Vollmer, the defending gold medalist in the event, had her son, Arlen, 17 months ago. Arlen is home in the U.S., along with Vollmer’s husband, Andy Grant, but never far from his mother’s mind.