Misty and the butterfly race that shocked a nation in that nation’s top hope for gold!

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Misty Hyman, USA, from Arizona Desert Fox, and Coach Bob Gillett, shocked the world at the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, in 2000.

Broadcaster said, as the swimmer in lane 4, Susie O'Neill, was being introduced, "This is what 18,000 people have come to see."

Announcer said, "She hadn't be defeated in six year."
At the start of the race, the announcer said, "... as the Australians try to go one - two."
Bob Gillett and Bill Wadley

Two great coaching giants, Bob Gillett and Bill Wadley. 

View from sky of Arizona Sports Ranch

Flashback view of Bob Gillett's facility, Arizona Sports Ranch

Coach Bob Gillett was honored as a member of the ISCA Hall of Fame.

Coach Bob Gillett was honored as a member of the ISCA Hall of Fame.

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