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ThuApr 26

Coach Bill Rose Talks Passion for Sport

Coach Bill Rose Q/A with FCEF The legendary Bill Rose, Coach of the Mission Viejo Natadores and 2008 US Olympic Team, sat down with FCEF last week to talk about the passion for sport found in elite athletes, how he motivates his swimmers, and what coaching Fran and Ashley has been like. Coach Rose is [...]
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ThuApr 26

Emily Brunemann Talks with FCEF

Emily Brunemann Q/A with FCEF Fran’s long time training partner and fellow Open Water Allstar Emily Brunemann took a few minutes to talk with FCEF at the TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions. She gave us some great insight as to what it was like training with Fran and her plans during the lead [...]
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SunApr 22

Ashley Twichell Q/A with FCEF

Ashley Twichell Q/A with FCEF 2011-2012 Women’s Work the Dream Awardee Ashley Twichell spent some time with FCEF at the 2012 TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo, CA. Ashley has a big week next week as she is a strong contender to win the US Open Water Nationals in Fort Myers, [...]
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SunApr 22

Matt McLean Q/A with FCEF

Matt McLean Q/A with FCEF FCEF was lucky enough to catch up with Matt McLean at the 2012 TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo, California. Matt is our 2011-2012 Men’s Work the Dream Grant Awardee. Matt is training hard for 2012 Trials in the 200 and 400 free under Coach Jon [...]
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SunApr 22

TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions!

The Mission Viejo Nadadores truly is a place where athletes go to WORK THE DREAM! From novice swimmers to Olympic hopefuls, the pool churns all day with people – young and old – committed to the sport of swimming, the community, and most importantly – each other. Fran traveled to Mission Viejo in the spring [...]
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TueApr 17

Happy Birthday to Fran!

For those of you who knew Fran personally, you know he lived his life committed to three rules: 1. Work hard…all the time. 2. Dream big…all the time. 3. Have fun…all the time (and – whenever possible – do all three at once). So on his birthday we take time to remember his life, his [...]
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TueApr 17

Teresa Crippen: Ready for the Next Chapter

Teresa Crippen – Working the Dream in and out of the pool! Check out her story here! She talks about swimming at Florida, for Team USA, her brother Fran and her next adventure!
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MonApr 16

CRIPPEN MILE

The 2012 Fort Myers Open Water Festival The 2012 Open Water Festival will be a fun filled weekend and will attract high profile swimmers and their families from all around the country as well as the best age group swimmers in the state. Events will range from the National Champion 5&10K to a nice sunset [...]
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MonFeb 27

Team Fran Runs Broad Street

On May 6th, 2012 Team Fran will take Broad Street to run 10 miles and celebrate the ability to Work the Dream!! Team Fran is comprised of local heroes, athletes, hooligans, brothers, legends, moms, dads, sisters, and everyday Joes who have banded together to support the Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation. All Team Fran members have [...]
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WedNov 02

Germantown Academy’s Arthur Frayler Speaks on Working the Dream!

Arthur Frayler takes PanAm Gold -AP Images Germantown Academy reigning Big Man on Campus speaks with USA Swimming’s Bob Schaller about growing up training with Fran and how it shaped his race to the gold medal in the 1500m at this year’s PanAm Games! Frayler is an up and coming star on the USA scene. He [...]
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