Whiston wins Commonwealth gold after ill father makes rare trip
Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
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"I just wanted to make him proud."
— Brock Whiston , Athlete
"I just wanted to win this race for him. I didn't care about the time."
— Brock Whiston , Athlete
"He gave me a kiss on the head and said 'love you'. I think he was shellshocked."
— Brock Whiston , Athlete
"He said he's done it now. He's not coming back."
— Brock Whiston , Athlete
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Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wanted to make her father Gel proud as he watched poolside for the first time in 17 years.
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