Editor’s note: In this third article of a multipart series, the Post shares the story of Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Award finalist, Mia Lee – a five-time swimming national record holder and member of the National Honor Society. Over the next several weeks, stories of the 14 other Shieh finalists will be shared to inspire the next generation.
Seventeen-year-old St. John’s School student Mia Lee isn’t just the fastest female swimmer on Guam, she’s the quickest in the region – a remarkable achievement given that the island’s only adequate training facility has been closed for more than half a decade.
“As a competitive swimmer from Guam, my greatest achievement is just staying in the sport and continuing to train. With the lack of facilities and opportunities to compete, it is difficult to stay motivated,” she said…