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At the age of 19, Vivian Stancil found out she had a rare condition called retinitis pigmentosa which leads to vision loss. However, this did not stop Vivian achieving a degree and a career in teaching at a school for over 20 years.

But by the age of 50, Vivian was told by doctors that she was going to die as her health worsened with her weight shooting up to 319 pounds. That is when she decided to take up swimming. The 71 year old began a journey to compete at the National Senior Games.

She remembers the first time she jumped into the water...

Photo credit: Vivian in the pool (Vivian Stancil)