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Paul Myers

Brazilian Olympian recounts journey through abuse to fight for athletes' safety

Brazil's Joanna Maranhao after competing in a swimming heat at the Rio Olympic Games on 8 August 2016. © AFP - MARTIN BUREAU

Once one of Brazil's top swimmers, Joanna Maranhao has become a powerful voice for change to protect athletes after experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of her childhood coach.

Though nearly a decade away from the thick of the action in the Olympic pool, Maranhao readily recalls bittersweet memories of her trips to the Games.

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