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Link: The Curious Case of the Harvard Graduate who Faked Her Way into the Olympics — The Spivey Blog

Elizabeth Swaney, a Harvard graduate, defied conventional expectations by rerouting her career path to fulfill her dream of competing in the Olympics. Bypassing direct competition due to her average skiing abilities, Swaney strategically represented countries with less competition, like Venezuela and Hungary, her mother and grandparents' homelands, respectively. Through regular engagement in qualifying events and safe performances, she amassed enough points to secure an Olympic slot during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. While her tactics drew criticism for mocking superior athletes who couldn't participate, Swaney's unconventional journey underlines her relentless ambition. #

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