Autistic Swimmer Trains For Summer Paralympic Games In Tokyo

Autistic Swimmer Trains For Summer Paralympic Games In Tokyo

May 2, 2021

May 2, 2021

The student athlete is part a four-year program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the University of Cincinnati.

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