Overview

• Bill May, a 45-year-old artistic swimmer, will finally fulfill his Olympic dream by competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• For decades, male artistic swimmers like May were excluded from Olympic competition due to gender restrictions.
• A rule change over a year ago now allows male swimmers to compete, with May set to make a 'beautiful' debut.
• May's journey to the Olympics has been long and challenging, including a stint with Cirque du Soleil and winning the mixed duet technical event at the world championships.
• The inclusion of male swimmers in the Olympics is seen as a step towards redefining masculinity in sports and promoting gender equality.