Mike Nyeholt
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Swim With Mike documentary film about Mike Nyeholt
Mike Nyeholt is a former competitive swimmer and a 3-time NCAA Swimming national champion from USC.
A dirt bike accident left Nyeholt paralyzed from the chest down. His USC teammates came together and held a fundraiser with the hopes of being able to provide him with a wheelchair accessible van. The event, spearheaded by Nyeholt's childhood friend and USC collegiate teammate Ron Orr raised more money than was needed to purchase the vehicle. Nyeholt decided use the extra money to form a new scholarship fund to help other physically challenged athletes. An annual event Swim With Mike continues to this day. A documentary film Swim With Mike is about the life and generosity and inspiration of Nyeholt.
