Matej Dusa: The journey of a little boy from Slovakia to the 2024 Paris Olympics

For Matej Duša, a student at Queens University of Charlotte, swimming is not only a part of his daily routine but also a piece of his identity.

By: Fabienne Gnos

Outlets: Queens University News Service

Published: November 11, 2024

Words: 1,500

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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They say that dreams come true in America.

Anything is possible in the land of unlimited opportunities. But is this true?

It certainly was the case for Queens University of Charlotte swimmer Matej Duša. Growing up in Slovakia, Duša had to leave his home country and move to the U.S. to achieve his dreams of becoming a world-class swimmer. But let’s tell his story from the beginning.

In 2004, four-year old Duša and his brother …

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