Katy Wun

Sport:

Swimmer

Biography:

I’m a long-distance swimmer. Swimming is one of my biggest passions and after a long day at school, there’s nothing better than diving into the pool. Pushing through hard training sessions is one of the best feelings.

The Deaflympics will be my first international competition. I’ve dreamed about this since I was nine and met Danielle Joyce. She showed us her Deaflympics medals and I said to myself “one day, I'm going to be like her" not knowing how much hard work I had to put in to make the dream reality.

My parents took me swimming at a young age, to play in the water and have fun. Now I'm getting ready for Deaflympics! I'm excited but incredibly nervous. Who knows, maybe I'll even come back with a medal?!

I thank my coach Kylie for where I am today. She was my swim teacher and put me in the squad. I’m grateful for that and to my other coaches, including current coach, Adam. They are crucial in making me believe I can achieve what I want. Outside swimming, playing music helps me relax and escape.

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