While the pool was where her swimming career began , the open water was where she truly excelled .
A native of Cleveland Heights , Ohio , Erica Rose Dancik began swimming competitively at the age of 7 .
While the pool was where Erica Rose Dancik 's swimming career began , the open water was where she truly excelled .
A native of Cleveland Heights , Ohio , Erica Rose Dancik began swimming competitively at the age of 7 .