Olympic Fencer Reveals Sister's Stroke Led Him to Compete Under Extreme Duress

What was said

"The first Olympic qualifier, I was on the way to Vegas to support Lewis for the race. My sister suffered a stroke, 37 years old. I would fly from Japan to Miami, spend some time in the hospital, help out with the kids, changing nappies for the first time. Making the Olympics was like, that was nothing."

Miles Chamlee-Watson disclosed that during his Olympic qualification period, his 37-year-old sister suffered a severe stroke from domestic violence. He flew between competitions in Japan and Miami's ICU while caring for her children, calling it the hardest moment of his life and the first time he became a man. He made the Olympic team while managing this crisis, which he had never publicly discussed before.