Today marks one year since 14 year old Annaleise Carr swam across Lake Ontario, and became the youngest person to complete the 52 km swim in 27 hours.

Today CHCH caught up with the lady of the lake to see how life has changed, and how she is using her new found fame to give back to her community.

Mia Gordan has the story.

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