I actually study boxing – my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very young age. Growing up in Brooklyn you always had to watch your back so I pretty much learned to protect myself.
Obviously losing a parent is very difficult. I miss my dad every day but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics.
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I'd always assumed that I would die at about the same age as my dad – he was 45. I am five years in credit now. I can't get my head around the fact that I am older than he was – ever.
