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LAST LAP FOR LIZZY: Local swimmer competes for late sister

Posted at 10:46 AM, Feb 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-12 11:46:36-05

OMAHA (KMTV) — Omaha Mercy senior swimmer Grace Swoboda will go for her first state individual gold medal this month motivated by the loss of her sister, Lizzy.

  • Grace Swoboda would often spend much her of summer swimming with her little sister, Lizzy.
  • In September 2021, Lizzy was diagnosed with a brain tumor & passed away the following March.
  • Grace will now try to win her first individual state swimming gold medal this month motivated by Lizzy.