You’re unlikely to have heard of Tatjana Smith. It’s possible, however, that you’ve heard of Tatjana Schoenmaker, the name the swimming star’s legions of fans know her by.

Smith, née Schoenmaker, was married last November, and now goes by her husband Joel’s surname. She’s the same swimmer — though maybe she actually isn’t? Without indulging in a Socratic moment and being too philosophical, she might be a different swimmer entirely...

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