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14-yo Canadian is Youngest to Swim Great Lake, Raising $90K for Cancer Kids

As Annaleise Carr left the water Sunday, she became the youngest girl ever to swim the 32-mile (52 km) crossing of Lake Ontario, besting her long-time hero Marilyn Bell, who made the first such crossing in 1954 at the age of 16. Her fundraising goal of $50,000 to benefit a camp for kids with cancer was exceeded Sunday while in mid-swim, when she received a single donation of $10,000 to buoy her spirits.

Student Wrestler is Classy Act After Losing in State Final

The Class 3A state high school wrestling championship this week in St. Paul, Minnesota ended with a standing ovation and some tears for the class act athlete who lost in the finals. The cheers started for the high school sophomore who wanted to win the state for his father, who is battling terminal cancer. But, the tears came after Malik Stewart, who lost the match, went over to hug his opponent's father.

Teen Track Star Carries Fallen Opponent Across Finish Line

A junior at West Liberty Salem High School in Ohio brought won a state championship medal in the 1600 meter race, but is being praised for her performance in the race she lost. Meghan Vogel was running around the final turn of the 3200-meter event when she saw a competitor fall in front of her. What happened next offered the crowd gathered for the Ohio Division III girls championship an inspiring glimpse into the heart of true sportsmanship.