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Imagine having your dreams of Olympic glory snatched away from you because of your gender. Welcome to the world of Synchronised Swimmer, Bill May.

After retiring from the sport because men were barred from competing at the highest level, an unexpected rule change means Bill will be able to perform at the World Championships in July, in Kazan, Russia.

Accompanied by his long term swimming partners Christina Jones and Kristina Lum Underwood, Bill May is on the brink of fulfilling a lifelong ambition…

Photo: Portrait of Team USA Kristina Lum and duet partner Bill May underwater (CREDIT: Rich Frishman /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)