Michelle Sosa: Afro-Latina Hydrow Athlete Brings Midwestern Strength, Vulnerability, and Compassion to the Indoor Rowing World

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#017 - Michelle Sosa is a popular Hydrow athlete who is a proud Afro-Latina. In this interview, she shares her complex background growing up in the Midwest and journey to the rowing world. She talks about her complex background, growing up in the Midwest and going to school in Michigan. We hear a lot about Midwest culture through Michelle, with her strength, compassion, and vulnerability, to aim to break barriers through our sport of rowing.
Follow her journey at @yocoachsosa on Instagram.
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