"I encourage young black swimmers or swimmers of any race to step outside of their comfort zone to take that leap of faith."
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About Alia Atkinson
Alia Atkinson is a Jamaican swimmer born in 1988. She specializes in breaststroke events and holds multiple records in the discipline. Atkinson has represented Jamaica at various international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. She has achieved significant success in her career, becoming the first black woman to win a world swimming title and setting world records in short course competitions.
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