3 Olympic gold medalists share lessons on water safety for kids

According to the CDC and the U.S. Swimming Foundation, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in young children — but swim lessons can reduce the risk by 88 percent. Olympians Rowdy Gaines, Missy Franklin and Cullen Jones debunk some of the biggest myths about drowning and swimming.

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