How Cohoon went from rugby hopeful to Olympic swimmer

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Meet Alex Cohoon, the former academy rugby player with Gloucester who is heading to the Paris Olympics as a Team GB swimmer.

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Olympic Games

Major international multi-sport event
Swimmer Laura Stephens eyes Olympic success despite "hating" the sport as a child.
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Amy Broadhurst says she has "no regrets" over switching allegiance from Ireland to Great Britain after she missed out on securing a first appearance at the..
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Gloucester, Massachusetts

City in Massachusetts, United States
Sharks become the first South African side to win a European trophy as they outmuscle Gloucester 36-22 to claim the Challenge Cup title.
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Team GB

Brand for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team
Being included in Team GB for a third Olympic Games is "just as shiny" as being selected for the first time, says badminton player Kirsty Gilmour.
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