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https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Kaitlin-Harty-Racing.jpg19201080After two attempts at invasive surgery, a series of endoscopies, 30-36 pounds of body weight lost, and 14 months out of the pool, Kaitlin Harty’s mind and body were miraculously back on track. Despite what she had been through, she had finally come to a conclusion about her swimming career. “I think it absolutely saved my career,” she admitted. “I took my swimming for granted. My disorder put me back in line and showed me that swimming meant more to me than I thought. I firmly believe I wouldn’t be where I am today without my experience this last year.”