The coronavirus pandemic is affecting more than just our country’s leaders, but our athletics too.
At every level, from children’s sports to professional athletes, seasons are on hold. That also includes people who dream of becoming an Olympian.
WINK News Reporter Brooke Shafer introduces us to an FGCU swimmer whose dreams are now on hold.
You can watch the whole story in the video player above.
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