Why Siphiwe Baleka at 50 Years Old Believes He Can Make the Olympics

Siphiwe Baleka broke Ivy League barriers as a swimmer—then dropped the sport to drive semis. Now he's back in the pool, trying to make the Tokyo Olympics. SI's Robin Lundberg spoke with Baleka about his journey and why he believes he can qualify for the Olympics at 50 years old.

Siphiwe Baleka broke Ivy League barriers as a swimmer—then dropped the sport to drive semis. Now he's back in the pool, trying to make the Tokyo Olympics. SI's Robin Lundberg spoke with Baleka about his journey and why he believes he can qualify for the Olympics at 50 years old.