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Thank you to my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for all your support. Go Waves!&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Primarily a sprint freestyler, Fok does her club swimming with Orinda Aquatics and finaled in the 400m free at Roseville Sectionals this past summer after taking 16th in both the 200m and 400m free at the Arena Grand Challenge. 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