Swimming Toward History: Maritza McClendon’s Journey to the Olympic Podium | Rooted in Progress | WFLA News Channel 8

Maritza McClendon was diagnosed with scoliosis at 6 years old and instead of surgery she turned to swimming and eventually made history as the first woman of color to make the U.S. Olympic team. Hear how she pushed through physical and familial obstacles to earn an Olympic medal.