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Legendary swimming coach Richard Quick dies of cancer

Jun. 11, 2009
Swimming and diving coach Richard Quick, who led 13 teams to NCAA titles during his collegiate coaching career, has died of cancer. He was 66.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch