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Swimmer Torres Set for Shoulder Surgery

41-year-old won three silvers in pain during Beijing Olympics

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(Newser) – Dara Torres will finally get some relief after swimming to three silver medals with a damaged shoulder, CNN reports. The 41-year-old is scheduled today for a surgery she put off before the Olympics. Torres went to Beijing armed with anti-inflammatories, but started having intense pain while there. She plans to be back in the pool within 10 days of the operation.

Dara Torres, left, is applauded by Germany's gold medal winner Britta Steffen after the women's 50-meter freestyle final.
Dara Torres, left, is applauded by Germany's gold medal winner Britta Steffen after the women's 50-meter freestyle final.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dara Torres, right, smiles as she talks with teammate Christine Magnuson during the Olympics.
Dara Torres, right, smiles as she talks with teammate Christine Magnuson during the Olympics.   (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Torres swam despite having intense shoulder pain during the Olympics.
Torres swam despite having intense shoulder pain during the Olympics.   (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
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