LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Many dream of representing their country, but very few get the opportunity to do so on the world's biggest stage. For New Mexico State swimming sophomore Jannah Sonnenschein, that dream became reality when she was chosen to represent Mozambique in the 31st Olympiads held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Originally from Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sonnenschein moved to Mozambique at an early age and has since competed for the Mozambican youth national team. Standing at 5-6, she has competed in several international competitions including the Commonwealth Games in Scotland and the World Junior Olympic games in Nanjing, China.