Perseverance and family support key to swimmer’s success


Tyler (right) with his mother who acts as his manager and cooks meals for him to bring to college.

WHEN he was taking group swimming lessons at seven years old, Tyler Shane Chong could not even get past the beginners’ level.

“My coach told my parents that I just don’t have it in me,” said the 19-year-old student.

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