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The swim community is mourning the loss of former youth Olympian Kenneth To, who passed away in Florida after falling ill during training.
According to the Miami Herald, To was stationed in Gainesville for three months training with the Gator Swim Club at the University of Florida.
In a statement, the Hong Kong Sports Institute mourned the loss of the rising star, and spoke highly of his character.
To was born in Hong Kong, however his family moved to Australia. In 2016, To transferred his nationality to represent Hong Kong as he trained for the 2020 Olympic games. His accomplishments swimming for Australia were remarkable.
To earned six medals for Australia during the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore, winning gold in the 400-meter medley. During the 2013 worlds in Barcelona, To was part of Australia's silver medal-winning 400 medley relay team.
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