UNI’s Olivia Chambers headed to World Para Swimming Championships

UNI’s Olivia Chambers headed to World Para Swimming Championships

Olivia Chambers swimming breaststroke

University of Northern Iowa swimmer Olivia Chambers has been named to the team for the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships, which will be held this summer in Manchester, England. Chambers, who is legally blind, will compete in the 100-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle and 200-meter individual medley. 

This World Para Swimming Championships serves as the precursor to the 2024 Paralympic Games next summer in Paris. It is viewed as the largest para swimming event of the year.

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