Cool Swimmings
At the World Shortcourse Championships in Doha, Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson equalled the world 100 meters breast stroke record to become Jamaica's first ever swimming world champion and the first black woman in the sport's history, to win a world title.
Has the country renowned for its sprinting prowess finally translated that success from the track, to the pool? The 麻豆社's Austin Halewood investigates...
Photo: Alia Atkinson of Jamaica after winning gold at the World Swimming Championships in Doha (Credit: Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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