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Making waves: Utah County woman who performs as mermaid competes internationally, advocates for local conservation
For young girls, watching movies like Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” or reading literature about aquatic creatures may inspire their own dreams of someday navigating the sea in half-human, half-fish form. In the case of Mia Sim of Provo, her mermaid aspirations have expanded far beyond a fantasy — and have landed her international honors. Last May, she won the title of fastest mermaid in the world after competing at the 2024 Mermaid Olympics, also known as the “Merlympics,” in Switzerland against professionals alike from across the globe. The annual event puts ...
