Javier Acevedo competed in his first Olympic Games when he was 16 years old. Now, nine years later, the competitive swimmer is training to represent Canada at the upcoming Summer Games in Paris. CBC Toronto joined the athlete at this training pool to learn more about his journey in the sport — and his hopes for what lies ahead.

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