Swimming pool epiphany put Cotter on road to glory

At her lowest moment, Stephanie Cotter decided to aim high. It was August, and the 20-year-old was treading water at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado — back and forth, across the pool, again and again and again.

Almost 5,000 miles from her home in from Coachford, Co Cork. Injured. Frustrated.Depressed. Determined.