Patricia Delgado

LA City Department of Recreation and Parks

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Head Recreation Supervisor for Aquatics at the LA City Department of Recreation and Parks

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American swimmer Simone Manuel broke the world record in the women's 100-meter freestyle at the Rio Olympics last week, tying for first place.

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American swimmer Simone Manuel broke the world record in the women's 100-meter freestyle at the Rio Olympics last week, tying for first place.

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