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Dates: during 1960-1969
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"The sacrifices were unbelievable" Adams recalls. "We practiced six days each week during the school year and eight hours every day during the summer. Swimming was my whole life."

Author: By Patrick J. Hindert, | Title: Adams Wins Highest Swim Honor; Ulen Award Caps Sports Career | 3/23/1968 | See Source »

Adams has been swimming competitively since he was 13 years old. "I learned to swim out of self defense when my brother threw me off a dock," he said.

Author: By Patrick J. Hindert, | Title: Adams Wins Highest Swim Honor; Ulen Award Caps Sports Career | 3/23/1968 | See Source »

Adams dominated high school swimming in Michigan for three years, capturing four individual state titles and earning scholastic All-American recognition.

Author: By Patrick J. Hindert, | Title: Adams Wins Highest Swim Honor; Ulen Award Caps Sports Career | 3/23/1968 | See Source »

When Adams came to Harvard, he approached swimming with a new perspective. "Harvard's coaches don't want any animal swimmers," he said. "They really stress studies and other extracurricular activities."

Author: By Patrick J. Hindert, | Title: Adams Wins Highest Swim Honor; Ulen Award Caps Sports Career | 3/23/1968 | See Source »

But if swimming no longer monopolized Adams' life, it still dominated it. As a sophomore, he became a collegiate All-American on Harvard's 400-yard free-style relay and set a school record of 4:59.1 in the 500. Last season he was the Crimson's top distance freestyler...

Author: By Patrick J. Hindert, | Title: Adams Wins Highest Swim Honor; Ulen Award Caps Sports Career | 3/23/1968 | See Source »

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