How Olympian Casey Legler Overcame Her Troubled Past

At just 19 years old, Casey Legler was at the peak of her career. As an Olympic swimmer striving for the gold, she seemed to be living the dream as an icon for her country, and aspiring young athletes around the world. But, beneath the surface, Casey was living a life of troubled waters - hiding years of addiction, sexual abuse, and depression that almost ended it all. 

In this interview, Casey reveals the truth about her troubled past, and long road to recovery, which she writes about in her brand new memoir, “Godspeed.” 



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