Autistic fan of swimmer Michael Phelps inspires many
September 3, 2016
Austin Levingston, a fan of 19-time Olympic gold-winning swimming champion Michael Phelps who has autism has inspired thousands of people with his Facebook post.
In the post, 21-year-old Austin tells Phelps that he dreams of competing in the Olympics and becoming the first person in his family to go to college.
Over 3,000 people have shared Austin's message where he has shared his hopes and dreams.
Austin has also posted pictures of his side-by-side with Phelps to show how similar the two look. Many people have responded saying he should keep pushing forward to meet his goal.
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