Lane 9 News Archive: <i>The Morning Swim Show</i> Interview Segment, July 16, 2009: Jason Lezak on Attending Maccabiah Games; John Mathews on Attempt to Swim Sea of Cortez

The Morning Swim Show Interview Segment, July 16, 2009: Jason Lezak on Attending Maccabiah Games; John Mathews on Attempt to Swim Sea of Cortez -- July 16, 2009

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 16. TODAY'S interview segment of The Morning Swim Show features Olympic champion Jason Lezak and marathon swimmer John Mathews.

Lezak talks about his decision to skip the world championships this year in favor of the Maccabiah Games in Israel. He also talks about his itinerary there and what his goal times will be.

John Mathews, co-founder of the Night Train Swimmers, talks about the group's attempt to become the first to cross the Sea of Cortez and what slimy sea creature kept them from accomplishing their mission. He also talks about the philanthropic mission of the Night Train Swimmers.

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