Homeless former swim prodigy, Daniel Smith, overcame drug addiction and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Homeless former swimming prodigy, Daniel Smith, who was once dubbed "the next Ian Thorpe," emerged from a five-year drug hell and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Despite having his dreams dashed, Smith learned the importance of mental health. Now clean and sober for over a decade, he aims to share his experiences to help other athletes avoid the same pitfalls.

June 29, 2024
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