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