Adam Swims for His Father and Charity

Apr 15, 2026, 10:34

Introduction

Adam Wilkie wants to swim as fast as his father. His father, David Wilkie, won a gold medal in 1976.

Main Body

David swam 200 meters in 2 minutes and 15.11 seconds. Adam is 33 years old. He left his job to train for one year. His father died from cancer in 2024. Adam wants to help his father. He also wants to raise money for SportsAid. This group helps young athletes. Adam was not a professional swimmer. He was afraid of water as a child. Now, he eats healthy food and exercises. He trains every day with professional teachers. He swims eight times a week. This is very hard for his body and mind. He will start his first race this weekend.

Conclusion

Adam is swimming to remember his father and give money to SportsAid.

Vocabulary Learning

athlete
A person who is good at sports運動員
Example:This group helps young athletes.
medal
A prize given to a winner獎牌
Example:David won a gold medal in 1976.
professional
Doing something as a job, not a hobby專業的
Example:Adam was not a professional swimmer.
raise
To collect money for a good reason籌集
Example:Adam wants to raise money for SportsAid.
train
To practice a sport or skill訓練
Example:He trains every day with professional teachers.