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Canadian swimming star Maggie Mac Neil rejuvenated after prioritizing mental health

Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil has her swagger back.

A year ago she was at one of the lowest points of her swimming career. Speaking exclusively to CBC Sports last April she talked about her post-Olympic struggles. 

Mac Neil cited anxiety and pressure to succeed as something that had been pushing down on her and making it difficult to compete.

But on Wednesday night at the Pan Am Sports Centre on the second evening of this year's national trials, Mac Neil put forth a strong win in the 100-metre fly — the same event she captured Olympic gold in Tokyo — stopping the clock in a time of 56.54 to top the podium.

"It's completely opposite from where I was a year ago. I love my training. My school is going great. Everything's just falling into place. I'm just super happy with where I am and can't wait to swim fast this week," she said.

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Read more on cbc.ca