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Beating Records and Drumming Beats: Emily Lundgren

July 25, 2024 | By: By: Elena Trager (Edward R. Murrow College of Communication)

By: Elena Trager (Edward R. Murrow College of Communication)

Everyone knew Emily Lundgren was going to be a great swimmer from the time she was very young, except Emily. When she was about 10 years old she began to notice the extent of her abilities, and after breaking a 10-and-under record and winning a majority of her meets, she realized, "Hey, wait a minute. I kinda like winning."

Originally, swimming wasn't even on Lundgren's mind.