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Aquatic Capital of America Saves Olympic Heritage
Published on: April 10, 2014
Photos: 93-year-old Olympic Gold Medal Diver Dr. Sammy Lee signs autographs and poses with young divers; Debby McCormick holds the microphone and poses with Gary DeLong
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — The legendary McCormick Divers recently put on a special show to thank Long Beach officials, especially outgoing Councilman Gary DeLong, for their tremendous support.
Last year, when the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool, home to McCormick Divers since 1968, was closed, the Long Beach City Council planned on replacing it with a recreational pool.
But hundreds of Olympic, World and National Champions and other diving enthusiasts insisted that diving must be included. Read more..>
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