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Laura Stephens, who initially hated swimming as a child, has become the world 200m butterfly champion and is on her way to her second Olympic Games after winning gold at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha. With the guidance of her coach Michelle Young, Stephens overcame challenges like asthma and coeliac disease to excel in the sport. She aims to perform better in Paris after missing out on a spot in the final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Stephens' inspiring journey is featured on BBC Sounds' Hometown Hero.
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