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Diving and Gaming – The double life of an Olympic athlete

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August 2, 2024

Dolores Hernandez is among Mexico’s best divers, aiming for the highest honor in her sport. But Dolores leads a double life. In 2023, financial support for the Mexican Swimming Federation was cut dramatically. To fulfill her dreams Dolores had to find a different way to get money, so she became a night-time gamer.

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