Summer Elisabeth Sanders (born October 13, 1972) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic champion. Sanders now works as a sports commentator, reporter, television show host and actress. Read full biography of Summer Sanders →
To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard work and about... →
Growing up, I was a little hippie kid. I went to some good concerts... Amnesty International with Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman... The best concert I... →
It's not really about the competition. Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself. You're often racing against time. You're frequently... →
I love KIND bars. My favorites are coconut and almond and the dark chocolate and sea salt because staying fueled helps keep me from getting sick or... →
For me, music makes my smile brighter during my workouts. It adds that extra something that motivates me to go further or work harder!
Boston is the cream of the crop of the marathon world. It has such history that you feel such honor just being a part of it. All the other races have... →
Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will... →
I know I'm not perfect at giving my body what it needs to refuel after a run. Recognizing my bad habits has helped me pay more attention to what... →
I missed the Olympic team in 1996 - missed making the team. I tried to make a comeback in my sport, and soon after the Olympic trials, Johann Olav... →
There is nothing in this world that I love more than my family. To be able to share the joy of running with them at the Runner's World Half... →
At the end of a marathon, it's going to hurt whether you're speeding up or slowing down. You may as well push.
At 4, I joined a summer rec team called the Sugar Bears.
Daily repetition matters when a kid is learning to swim. It can be 20 minutes in a lesson or an hour practicing for a couple of weeks.
Summer Elisabeth Sanders (born October 13, 1972) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic champion. Sanders now works as a sports commentator, reporter, television show host and actress.