The gold medal-winning Para-swimmer competing in non-disabled race
Faye Rogers turned to Para-swimming after an accident. Now she is back where she started and is quicker than ever.
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""I never in a million years thought that I could be faster... But I've worked harder, I'm fitter, I'm stronger.""
— Faye Rogers , Athlete
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Faye Rogers turned to Para-swimming after an accident. Now she is back where she started and is quicker than ever.
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