Irrigation Ditch to Olympic Gold

Irrigation Ditch to Olympic Gold

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 1005

May 17, 2021 • 51m

In Maui in 1937 a Japanese-American school teacher, unable to swim himself, challenged his impoverished students to join the Three-Year Swim Club and train for Olympic gold.

Episode Segments

Irrigation Ditch to Olympic Gold

Irrigation Ditch to Olympic GoldMay 17, 202144mIn Maui in 1937 a Japanese-American school teacher, unable to swim himself, challenged his impoverished students to join the Three-Year Swim Club and train for Olympic gold.

In Maui in 1937 a Japanese-American school teacher, unable to swim himself, challenged his impoverished students to join the Three-Year Swim Club and train for Olympic gold.

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