Izzy Vincent is a Paralympic swimmer known for her advocacy for inclusive sport. She opens up about the teacher who recognised her potential and created a "positive competitive environment” for her to thrive in. This episode gives us a glimpse into Izzy’s recent school experience and explores the way her favourite teacher nurtured her talent and helped spur her on to become the youngest athlete on the Australian Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Team at just fifteen.

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