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Olivia Chambers named to U.S. team for 2023 Para Swimming World Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --- UNI's Olivia Chambers will represent the United States on the international stage this summer as the Panther swimmer was named to the team for the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships on Friday.

The 2023 World Championships will be held July 31 through August 6 at the Manchester Aquatics Center in Manchester, England. Viewed as the largest para swimming event of the year. This year's world championships serves as a precursor to the 2024 Paralympic Games next summer in Paris.

"After losing my sight, I never imagined it would lead me to achieving my lifelong dream of representing the United States," Chambers said.