S1, E6 From Uganda to the World: A Teen Paraswimmer’s Story In & Outside the Pool | Husnah Kukundakwe

Guest: Husnah Kukundakwe (@husnah_kukundakwe)

Husnah shares her journey of overcoming stereotypes and gaining confidence through swimming. She recounts her experiences from childhood to becoming the youngest athlete at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and her recent participation in the Paris Paralympics. Husnah discusses the difficulties of balancing academics and sports, her dreams of becoming a pediatrician, and her advocacy for para sports in Uganda.

00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:38 Husnah's Early Life and Challenges

02:33 Balancing Academics and Paralympic Training

04:18 Discovering Paraswimming and Early Competitions

09:00 Journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

12:59 Impact of COVID-19 on Training

15:00 Qualifying for the Paralympics

19:00 Experiences at the Tokyo Paralympics

25:18 Advocacy and Future Goals

32:59 Balancing Life and Training

39:02 Motivations and Unexpected Surprises

42:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts