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Lewis usually preferred an ordinary bathing suit over a wet suit for comfort. Her preferred nutrition was an energy gel and water which she would take every 40-45 minutes. Her preparation included carb loading in the weeks prior to an event.
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Her swim in August 2015 raised funds for the
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