In this inspiring talk, Can Acar shares his journey of dedication and perseverance as a young professional swimmer. He reflects on the challenges and milestones that shaped his path to breaking records and representing his country on the international stage.
Can Acar was born in Ankara in 2009 and has been studying at TED Ankara College Foundation Private Schools since elementary school. He discovered swimming at the age of five and has been competing professionally since he was seven. Can began his athletic career at TED Ankara Kolejliler Sports Club before transferring to Fenerbahçe Sports Club. He achieved his first national ranking in 2022 and broke his first Turkish record in December 2023. In April 2024, he proudly represented Turkey for the first time at the Multinations Swimming Championship. To date, he holds 33 Turkish records and has been selected to represent the national team five times, competing in prestigious events like the European Junior Championships, COMEN Cup, and Central European Countries Meet. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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