From Slovakia to BYU — Emma Marusakova's story goes far beyond the pool. In this episode of Her Y, BYU swimmer Emma Marusakova reflects on her journey from a small European city to competing at the highest level of collegiate swimming, sharing the challenges of leaving home, adjusting to life in a new country, and pushing through injuries and setbacks. She opens up about how her identity has grown beyond being an athlete, the importance of relationships and support systems, and what inspired her to pursue a future in marriage and family therapy. Emma’s story is one of resilience, growth, and discovering purpose outside of sports, proving that who you are matters just as much as what you achieve.