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[COLOR="#3366cc"][SIZE=4]Natalie Coughlin Sets 100 IM American Record in Italy[/SIZE][/COLOR]



MASSAROSA Natalie Coughlin set the American record in her favorite event, the [U]100-meter IM[/U], on the second day of competition at the Mussi-Lombardi-Femiano short course meter meet today. It was part of a daily double that included a win in the women's 100-meter freestyle.

Coughlin raced her way to a sizzling time of 58.55 in the short course sprint medley today. That swim cleared the 58.65 set by Ariana Kukors back in 2010 in Dubai. The swim moved her up to sixth in the world rankings.

That's Coughlin's third short course American record as she already owns the 100 free (51.88) and 100 back (55.97) marks.

Ilaria Bianchi (1:01.04) and Laura Letrari (1:01.70) finished second and third.

Coughlin then doubled up just 10 minutes later with a 52.68 in the women's 100-meter free. That swim jumped her to eighth in the world. Federica Pellegrini finished second in 53.19, while Erika Ferraioli placed third in 53.30.

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/natalie-coughlin-sets-100-im-american-record-italy/

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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=4]Natalie Coughlin Breaks American Record in 100 IM in Italy[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://swimswam.com/natalie-coughlin-breaks-american-record-100-im-italy/

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USA Swimming Stats - [COLOR="#696969"]15 Nov[/COLOR]
An American Record this morning by [COLOR="#3366cc"]@NatalieCoughlin[/COLOR] (Natalie Coughlin) in the 100scm IM (58.55). The Top10 All-Time:


Natalie Coughlin - [COLOR="#696969"]15 Nov[/COLOR]
What a surprise! Apparently my 100IM tonight was an American record. I wish I got to swim that more. Best event ever!

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[COLOR="#800000"]Natalie Coughlin 100IM, Viareggio Meeting 2014 (American Record 58.55) [/COLOR]

[video=youtube;NvfYSQcC_qA][/video]

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[COLOR="#006699"][SIZE=4]Natalie Coughlin: Loving It More than Ever [/SIZE]

12/2/2014 [/COLOR]



http://usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?TabId=0&itemid=7525&mid=14491



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[COLOR="#FF8C00"][SIZE=4]Natalie Coughlin: Training for Success[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[U]12/12/2014[/U]

Natalie Coughlin is very competitive and even with a medal count at 3 golds, 4 silvers, 5 bronze, she is still training harder and reaching for more.

[video=youtube;Xl8blwGydHg][/video]


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[COLOR="#006400"][SIZE=4]Dispatches: Olympic Swimmer Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[U]12/8/2014[/U]

Outside Television: Jealous? We jump into the pool for some intense training with swimmer Natalie Coughlin, a 12-time Olympic medalist. Watch Dispatches Mondays at 9:30pm ET: http://www.outsidetelevision.com/show/dispatches




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[COLOR="#A52A2A"][SIZE=4]VIDEO on vimeo[/SIZE][/COLOR]: http://vimeo.com/102896201




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Melanie Mills - [COLOR="#696969"]2 Jan 2015[/COLOR]

@nataliecoughlin ������ superstar #swimmer superstar !!!!! USA #goldmedalist ..and she has a ton of #gold !! hands down one of my favorites #inspirational #sweet #awesome #beautiful lady and she looooves #makeup and she loooves to #cook and #garden we talked a lot of #recipes ... I still love to check out what she is #cooking up and all the #traveling she does �� I had a great time making up this beauty week after week #flashbackfriday #FBF #dwts I love that this isn't the clearest shot but you can still see the dreamy #blue eyeshadow ... Stunning glowing skin! #Sttropez #gleambymelaniemills ��������



[U]Natalie Coughlin[/U] : "Absolutely LOVED working with you Mel!!" @gleam_melaniemills

https://instagr.am/p/xYQiQCJMju

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[COLOR="#ff3366"][SIZE=4]Get Swimmer Natalie Coughlin's Sexy-Strong Shoulders[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://www.self.com/flash/one-minute-master-class/2013/10/ommc-swimmer-natalie-coughlin-sexy-strong-shoulders/



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[COLOR="#FF8C00"][SIZE=5]Natalie Coughlin gets 'Chopped'[/SIZE][/COLOR]



Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin reminisces about competing on the TV show "Chopped."

[COLOR="#006400"]VIDEO ->[/COLOR] http://espn.go.com/espnw/video/13210751/natalie-coughlin-gets-chopped


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[COLOR="#800080"][SIZE=5]Natalie Coughlin dives in, again[/SIZE][/COLOR]







[COLOR="#B22222"]Article + VIDEO ->[/COLOR] http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13224775/2015-pan-games-natalie-coughlin-dives-again


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[COLOR="#0066cc"][SIZE=5]Natalie Coughlin with Dozer & She-Ra[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Natalie's affinity for health and nutrition go hand-in-hand with her natural lifestyle and green mentality. She is an avid surfer with a deep passion for the environment. She also embraces the use of renewable resources and local organic produce, maintaining and cultivating an organic garden at home to fuel her love for cooking.



Dozer is Natalie's loyal 110 lb American Bulldog. Packed with all muscle, Dozer is actually a push over that loves being rubbed and taken on long walks with Natalie and her husband, Ethan. (Of course, Dozer loves seeing what might actually drop on the floor while Natalie is cooking too.)



Dozer might be the heavy, but the 16lb wire-haired SheRa is the real boss. Her spunky attitude and alertness keeps her queen of the canines.

[video=youtube;tBAg7p6e_bw][/video]


Natalie Coughlin - [COLOR="#696969"]8 July 2015[/COLOR]
He gets all the ladies. [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



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[COLOR="#003399"][SIZE=5]Even scoliosis couldn't stop Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://espn.go.com/olympics/story/_/page/bodynataliecoughlin/olympic-swimmer-natalie-coughlin-shares-secrets-12-medals-espn-magazine-body-issue



[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=3]VIDEO[/SIZE] ->[/COLOR] http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13189003

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http://espn.go.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/13174028/image/36/natalie-coughlin-bodies-want-2015


[SIZE=3]Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#808080"][SIZE=1]Photograph by Williams + Hirakawa[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Swimmer, 12-time Olympic medallist
Age 32
5-8, 141 pounds




[SIZE=3]Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#808080"][SIZE=1]Photograph by Williams + Hirakawa[/SIZE][/COLOR]

"Going into the 2012 Olympics, I was 29 and married; everyone assumed I would retire, have babies and disappear. There are teammates on the male side that don't get those questions. I just find it interesting that people so openly are like, 'Yeah, this is obviously what you're going to do, right?' But I really love competing; I love being an athlete. I'm just enjoying the ride."




[SIZE=3]Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#808080"][SIZE=1]Photograph by Williams + Hirakawa[/SIZE][/COLOR]

"I have scoliosis. It's a 27-degree curve, so when I get into the racing portion of the season, I have to be very careful. All the muscles along my spine lock down if they're not healthy."


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Natalie Coughlin
Times Square?!? @espn #BodyIssue


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[COLOR="#0066cc"][SIZE=5]ESPN Magazine's Body Issue 2015: Behind the Scenes[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=3]VIDEO[/SIZE] ->[/COLOR] http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/espn-magazines-body-issue-2015-scenes-32262840

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[COLOR="#800080"][SIZE=5]Best Bodies in the World 2015: Swimmer Natalie Coughlin[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://www.self.com/fitness/sports/2015/07/best-bodies-swimmer-natalie-coughlin/

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USA Swimming
.@NatalieCoughlin is nominated for @TeamUSA Athlete of the Month for June! Cast your vote: http://www.teamusa.org/Awards


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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=5]Natalie Coughlin Wins Unprecedented 60th International Medal[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://swimswam.com/natalie-coughlin-wins-unprecedented-60th-international-medal/

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[COLOR="#000080"][SIZE=5]Natalie Coughlin Olympic Trials Focus[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[video=youtube;3t-vWc5lIJc][/video]

https://swimswam.com/natalie-coughlin-olympic-trials-focus-gmm-presented-by-swimoutlet-com/

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[COLOR="#000080"][SIZE=5]How much protein does an Olympic athlete actually eat?[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/wellness-confidential-natalie-coughlin/

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[COLOR="#000080"][SIZE=5]Vanity Fair: The 2016 Olympics Portfolio[/SIZE][/COLOR]



Also:



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Olympic Swimmer Natalie Coughlin Shows Us Her Routine | SELF




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Natalie Coughlin's Gold Rush








http://www.self.com/fitness/2016/06/natalie-coughlin-olympic-swimmer/


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Natalie Coughlin Pulls Out of 50 Freestyle, Her Final Trials Race



https://swimswam.com/natalie-coughlin-pulls-50-freestyle-final-trials-race/


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Total class act!

wifeisafurd;842705396 said:

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Natalie Coughlin Looks to Next Chapter After Star's Bid for Final Olympics Ends



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649708-natalie-coughlin-looks-to-next-chapter-after-stars-bid-for-final-olympics-ends


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Why Olympian Natalie Coughlin says swimming is anything but 'boring'



http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-natalie-coughlin-20160709-snap-story.html


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12-Time Olympic Medalist Natalie Coughlin Joins NBC Coverage of RIO GAMES




NBC Bay Area announced that twelve-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin will join the station's coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony is this Friday, August 5 on NBC Bay Area.

Coughlin, a native of the Bay Area, will join NBC Bay Area anchors Raj Mathai and Janelle Wang on set throughout the Olympics during the station's 6 p.m. newscast for The Olympic Moment of the Day with Natalie Coughlin, a special segment where they will discuss an unexpected winner or moment of the day. Topics will be driven by the Olympic stories that emerge from each day and can range anywhere from an Olympic athlete winning against all odds, to a historical record-breaking moment.

"We're thrilled to bring Natalie's expertise to our Olympic coverage and provide our viewers with specific details and insights of the moments they can't miss from the perspective of an Olympian," said Rich Cerussi, President and General Manager of NBC Bay Area. "She knows what it is like to train hard, comeback from a setback, and be a champion."

Coughlin is the first American female athlete to win six medals in one Olympic Games and is also the first woman ever to win a 100m backstroke gold in two consecutive Olympic Games. She attended U.C. Berkeley where she became the first woman to swim the 100-meter backstroke in less than a minute. At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Coughlin tied for the most medals of any female Olympian in history.


http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/12-Time-Olympic-Medalist-Natalie-Coughlin-Joins-NBC-Coverage-of-RIO-GAMES-20160803


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Olympic Bling: Natalie Coughlin Shares Stories Behind Some of Her Medals

Twelve-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin visits NBC Bay Area to discuss the Rio games and shares stories behind some of her medals.




http://www.nbcbayarea.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Olympic-Bling_-Natalie-Coughlin-Shares-the-Stories-Behind-Some-of-Her-Medals_Bay-Area-390257131.html


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Note: Current Bears Sophomore Maddie Murphy had also graduated from Carondelet High...

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Carondelet High School Naming Its New Aquatic Center After Alum Natalie Coughlin



https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/carondelet-high-school-naming-its-new-aquatic-center-after-alum-natalie-coughlin/


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NATALIE COUGHLIN AQUATICS CENTER COMING EARLY 2018



https://swimswam.com/natalie-coughlin-aquatics-center-coming-early-2018/


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Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin: 'Hold yourself accountable'



And you know as a swimmer, you really need your shoulders, so that was a wake-up call that you need a plan when swimming will not be there. And it can be taken away in 10 years or it can be taken away tomorrow. In athletics, you really don't know. For me, it was always making sure I had a good education, so that's one of the main reasons why I chose to go to the University of California, Berkeley for my undergrad degree because I knew that was a fantastic education and that it would open up a lot of doors for me beyond the pool.


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Congrats to Natalie & Ethan!


https://instagr.am/p/BjseV8WlUdF

{Not surprisingly, SwimSwam going with a rather sensationalist subject title to lure in more clicks lol}


NATALIE COUGHLIN ACCUSES HER FORMER CLUB COACH OF BODY SHAMING

UrsusArctosCalifornicus said:

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Congrats to Natalie & Ethan!

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12-TIME OLYMPIC MEDALIST NATALIE COUGHLIN GIVES BIRTH TO FIRST CHILD


Zennie Mae Hall. Courtesy: Crown Canyon Sharks


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https://instagr.am/p/BpFrRnnlCqX

Congratulations!! So were expecting both Dana and Natalie's babies to be swimming at Spieker in about 18 years?

PalyBear said:

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Congratulations!! So we're expecting both Dana and Natalie's babies to be swimming at Spieker in about 18 years?

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Don't forget the Olympics as well lol...though naturally would be sweetest of all to have them (hopefully) carry on the legacy here!

https://instagr.am/p/BroJAfcgWCN

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Natalie Coughlin Dishes on Motherhood, New Cook Book




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https://instagr.am/p/BurTEkJFC2s



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Natalie Coughlin to be Inducted into Pac-12 Hall of Honor



BERKELEY One of the all-time greats in Cal history who was named the Pac-12 Women's Swimmer of the Century in 2016, Natalie Coughlin will be inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor at the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas next week.

Coughlin, who starred for the Golden Bears from 2001-04, was an 11-time NCAA individual champion, winning the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly four times and the 200 back three times. A three-time NCAA Swimmer of the Year and Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year (2001-03), Coughlin was a four-time team MVP who was undefeated in dual meets during her career, posting a 61-0 record in individual races. She was named to the Pac-10 All-Academic team on three occasions, was a second-team Academic All-American as a junior and a CSAA Scholar All-American as a senior.

By the time she graduated, Coughlin held school records in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 fly and 200 IM, and her two butterfly marks still stand atop the Cal record book nearly 15 years after she last suited up for the Bears.

Coughlin's star also shined brightly on the national and international stages. A three-time Olympian, she captured 12 medals a total unsurpassed by any woman in U.S. Olympic history. In her first Olympic Games in 2004 in Athens, she won five medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), before earning six medals in 2008 in Beijing (1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) and a bronze medal in 2012 in London. Coughlin was the first woman ever to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter backstroke (2004, 2008). She also owns 20 medals from the World Championships (8 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze).

Among her numerous awards are the 2002 USA Swimming Athlete of the Year, the 2002 Swimming World Female World Swimmer of the Year, and the 2003 Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year. In addition, Coughlin was a three-time finalist for the Sullivan Award as the nation's top amateur athlete (2001, 2002, 2005). She was inducted into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014.

Previous Golden Bear inductees into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor are:

• 2002 Pete Newell
• 2003 Kevin Johnson
• 2004 Jason Kidd
• 2005 Darrall Imhoff
• 2006 Andy Wolfe
• 2007 Russ Critchfield
• 2008 Charles Johnson
• 2009 Nibs Price
• 2010 Earl Robinson
• 2011 Bob McKeen
• 2012 Lamond Murray
• 2013 Shareef Abdur-Rahim
• 2014 David Butler
• 2015 Sean Lampley
• 2016 Brian Hendrick
• 2017 Jerome Randle
• 2018 Matt Biondi

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nataliecoughlin: "Time to dust off that race suit! Excited to announce that I'm going to be racing this Fall with @dctridentisl and the ISL. I have quite the challenge getting back into shape after having a baby and some time out of the water but it's one that I'm looking forward to"

https://instagr.am/p/Byk3yujFJGj
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NATALIE COUGHLIN TO RETURN TO COMPETITION WITH THE DC TRIDENT


he DC Trident roster for the 2019 ISL season will include two of the USA's most legendary swimmers ever, Natalie Coughlin and Katie Ledecky. Current photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography


The biggest news in one sense is that legendary swimmer Natalie Coughlin will actually be competing in the ISL.

Coughlin never formally retired, but she hasn't competed in any USA Swimming meets since the 2016 Olympic Trials, and in 2017 she said that she was probably done with national team competition. In the years since she's stepped back from serious training and competing, she's remained involved with the sport as a commentator and as a GM of one of USA Swimming's SwimSquads.

However, Coughlin said today that she's looking forward to competing once again, and has been seriously training for about six weeks.

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Natalie Coughlin Will Return to Swimming with DC Trident of International Swimming League



On Tuesday, the 12-time Olympic medalist officially announced her return to competitive swimming, signing with the DC Trident in the International Swimming League, making the announcement in an ISL press conference.

"Many people assumed that I was retired, but I very purposefully never retired. I knew swimming was still a big part of my life," Coughlin said. "At the time, the ISL didn't exist, but as it became a thing, I was paying attention to it. I never really considered being a part of it until Kaitlin asked me. I had just had a baby a few months before. It is something that is really exciting for me. It is something to keep me in the swimming world. I am really looking forward to the fall and racing the best in the world."

"I should probably get the cobwebs out at another meet, but nothing is scheduled yet," Coughlin said. "Thank God it is short course. Right now, my focus is the 50 back, but really whatever Kaitlin wants me to do. My focus is on October and hopefully we will continue to progress. I have a challenge to get back into shape, but I am really excited about it. I am the type of person that needs to make an announcement like this (to motivate me) to get back into shape. It is going to be a fun challenge."

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madisonjkennedy: "This is from almost 10 years ago! I wanted to be just like you, Nat - traveling and swimming and experiencing the world. You took me along and taught me how to make my own way. Thank you @kaitlinsandeno for this reunion!

I'm excited for this fall. This will be a cool step forward for the sport and it sounds badass. International Swim League."

https://instagr.am/p/Byl9UE0J3Du

nataliecoughlin: "Can wait to race with you Madi!!! I meant CANNOT wait. Was so excited that I misspoke."

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Natalie Coughlin 'Excited to Race' in Return to Swimming in ISL



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The Champion's Mojo Podcast: Catching Up With Olympic Titlist Natalie Coughlin



In the latest episode of the Champion's Mojo Podcast, Palace and Parker sat down with the legendary Olympic Champion, Natalie Coughlin, to talk about how this icon felt about her return to swimming with the International Swim League (ISL) after being out of the water for three years, and how her competitiveness has helped her achieve her goals. Additionally, Coughlin gives some important and practical advice for how swimmers can get the most out of practice and the role mindfulness plays in life and athletics.

You can listen here to the full podcast, episode #43, or check out www.ChampionsMojo.com.

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https://instagr.am/p/B8HGTO7l72v
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NATALIE COUGHLIN SELECTED TO BAY AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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