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Epic Inspiration by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5447-epic-inspiration-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swimming sounds courtesy of swimmer Todd Lantry.
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"What am I trying to prove?" is an episode of Stories from the Water. Runtime 16 min. Published June 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.