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HAMILTON COUNTY — Three Hamilton County teens are set to represent team USA in Paris for the summer Olympics next month.The 17-year-old placed second in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2024 Olympic Swim Trials held inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
“For me, watching Rio when I was young was when I really decided that I wanted to become an Olympian,” Alex said.Aaron won the 400-meter freestyle at the Olympic Trials. “Going from a 5-year-old who takes a minute or longer to get across the pool to becoming an Olympian for the United States is crazy,” Aaron said.“I think it’s something that every swimmer always has as a goal of, and its always been a goal of mine, but I try to just focus on my training,” Whitlock said.“To see all my hard work pay off now is refreshing but I know the job isn’t finished,” Whitlock added.
The three say they understand the magnitude of this accomplishment, hoping that their journey will inspire the next generation. To read more about Team USA, click here.
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