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UNI swimming: Chambers begins chase for world championship gold in England

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI junior swimmer Olivia Chambers will look to punch her ticket to next summer's Paralympic Games beginning on Monday as she makes her debut at the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester, England.

Chambers, a visually impaired, S13 classified swimmer who has competed on the para swimming circuit since mid-2021, will swim six events at the Manchester Aquatics Center during the weeklong meet.

The Little Rock, Arkansas native won't be the only Panther on deck in Manchester, as UNI assistant coach Ben Colin will serve on the coaching staff for the 39-person U.