Imagine training for the Olympics, the pinnacle of your athletic career, while your biggest supporter is battling a serious illness. That’s the reality for USA Water Polo star Maddie Musselman. Her husband, Pat Woepse, was diagnosed with lung cancer just months before the Paris Games. But Musselman isn’t letting this setback define her. She’s drawing strength from her husband and her team, and she’s determined to make them both proud in Paris.
Musselman’s story is more than just about athletic achievement. It’s about courage, resilience, and the power of love. She also displays tenacity in the pool… watch her amazing goal to kick off the 2023 Water Polo World Championships.
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