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Athena Clayson: Making a big splash on both sides of the ocean

Growing up in Liverpool, England, Athena Clayson had dreams to travel the world when she was older, and now she is able to accomplish that dream through her natural talent in swimming.

Through Fresno State, she’s been given the opportunity to travel around the U.S. to compete and experience life outside of home.

“I don’t have an undying love for the sport, which I’ve always said, but I’m just using swimming to travel the world and to get an education and to still have good fun while I’m at it,” Clayson said.

Swimming since she was 5, Clayson never pictured herself moving to the U.