Swimmer Alex Cohoon 'practiced in a paddling pool'

Paris: Grassroots to Glory Gloucestershire

The 21 year old swimmer makes his Olympic debut in Paris.

He was once a Gloucester Rugby academy player, but decided to dedicate himself to the pool.

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Steve Kitchen spoke to him.

Picture: Getty/Morgan Harlow.

26 July 2024

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