Iowa gymnast Alex Greenwald

Recall Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida?

The deadliest high school shooting in United States history.

Iowa gymnast Alex Greenwald was there.

She writes “Just keep swimming” on her hand every competition to honour a childhood friend who was one of the 17 killed.

𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝙺𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚂𝚠𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐

Alex Greenwald’s story is one of strength, bravery, and heart.

We know Nick is proud of you💛 @AlexGreenwald11

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— Iowa Gymnastics (@IowaGymnastics) March 10, 2021

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