Sudbury's Olympic basketball star Syla Swords motivates local students
Sudbury's Syla Swords, the youngest-ever female basketball player to represent Canada at the Olympics, visited Alexander Public School Friday, sharing her journey and inspiring students to pursue their passions, while her cousins and school officials praised her impact. Lyndsay Aelick shares the story.
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