The Kentucky Center Presents LIFE OF AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION

Imagine you're on the world stage. People from around the globe are watching you, critiquing you and telling you who you should be without knowing who you truly are in the first place. You have the support of your country, but it's contingent on your success. You're not even 25 years old, and the pressure of the world is on your shoulders. How do you handle it? And what happens after you succeed? We'll explore these very questions in a conversation with Louisville's own Olympic gold medalists Mary T. Meagher and Kelsi Worrell Dahlia.

Mary T. Meagher, a world record holder and three-time Olympic gold medal champion born and raised in Louisville, Ky, is coming back home to share her story. Known as "Madame Butterfly," Mary T. successfully competed in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics and has since retired from swimming. Joining Mary T. on stage is Kelsi Worrell Dahlia. Kelsi, Louisville's newest Olympic resident and a University of Louisville graduate, is a world record holder and won gold in swimming at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Exactly 30 years apart in age and both specialists in the butterfly stroke, Mary T. and Kelsi have a lot in common. They'll talk about how many things have changed in the world of swimming - and how many haven't - as well as how Kentucky impacted their path to success. Most importantly, they'll discuss how to navigate life when it seems like your greatest accomplishment is behind you, and whether or not winning gold really is the most important thing when you look at the bigger picture of life, love and parenthood.

Join us on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 as we dive deep into their stories about life in, out, and after the pool in a conversation with WHAS 11's Whitney Harding.

Read more about Mary T. Meagher here.

Read more about Kelsi Worrell Dahlia here.

Read more about Whitney Harding here.

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Kentucky to the World's mission is to enhance our state's image at home and beyond by showcasing the talent, ingenuity and excellence of outstanding men and women with strong Kentucky ties. By doing that, they are a catalyst for inspiring everyone - no matter their age, geography or circumstance - to promote a positive narrative about Kentucky and to become image changers themselves. To learn more about Kentucky to the World, visit www.kentuckytotheworld.org.

The mission of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is to lead and enrich the artistic, educational and economic vitality of the region by providing unparalleled programming and cultural events. The Center serves Kentucky through education and initiatives that expand and diversify audiences while enhancing their understanding, appreciation and support for the arts.

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