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How early should athletes start thinking about their future—not just as competitors, but as brands and professionals?

This week on Sports Without Borders, Mark Mancini and Karla Vasquez are joined by rising track and field standout Sofia Swindell, whose journey has taken her from starting track in fourth grade to Ivy League championships, NCAA regional competition and the international stage.

Sofia talks about overcoming nerves, developing confidence against elite competition, and why she believes that if she's on the starting line, she has an opportunity to win. She also discusses NIL, social media and content creation, competing internationally, and her goals of reaching the World Championships and LA28.

Plus, Mark and Karla debate whether college athletes are being asked to become professionals too soon, why track and field hasn't produced more year-round stars, and how personal branding, social media and even fashion are changing the modern athlete.

It's a conversation about competition, confidence and the next generation of athletes navigating a rapidly changing sports world.

Sports Without Borders — Presented by All Sports Productions.
Conversations that go beyond the scoreboard with hosts Karla Vazquez and Mark Mancini.

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