Breaking ceilings, Tatiana Illis (@really_the_illist) was the first female to represent Sint Maarten in swimming at the World Championship in South Korea. In this episode of the chattabox, Tatiana shares what got her into swimming, what life is like as a swimmer, and how her mother helped grow her swim career. Tatiana shares the impact Hurricane Irma had on her swim career in Sint Maarten and how it granted her the opportunity to further her swim career in the US. She reflects on her time at the World Championship and the allies she made during those trips. We discuss Sint Maarten's journey to the Olympics and the steps Tatiana is making to open these opportunities up for local swimmers.
