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When Ali Truwit arrived in Southern California last month for her most important swimming competition in years, she aimed to swim fast enough to prove that she will remain a medal contender when the 2028 Paralympics open in Los Angeles.

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This Paralympian has two goals: Win medals and give away $500,000 to her teammates

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