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Swimming for joy

March 17, 2023

Julia Fernandez was diagnosed with autism at the age of seven. Swimming helped her make friends and become more independent.She has won many championships.

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Sports Life — Overcoming Challenges with Sports

Everything we know about life can be found in sports: Success and failure, euphoria and despair. Sports Life tells stories from across the globe, where sports drives personal growth and changes lives.

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