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Torres’s journey is a masterclass in overcoming doubt—internal and external. She faced skepticism from coaches who doubted her readiness and physical capacity, even at her advanced age. Her response was simple: use negativity as fuel. She recounts how a conversation with Bloomberg, where he quipped about her age, became a rallying cry for her mission to prove everyone wrong.

She trained diligently, balancing motherhood, career, and rigorous workouts. Her perseverance paid off: she qualified for Olympic trials, earned sponsorships, and competed in her fifth Olympic Games, bringing home medals and making history as one of the oldest female swimmers to do so.

Her secret? A powerful mindset rooted in resilience, goal-setting, and a refusal to accept societal limitations.