My daughter used to be a competitive swimmer. She swim for 10 years before giving it up. One of her friends continued and is now a world class athlete. She was set to go to the Canadian Olympic trials before they got cancelled due to the virus and was expected to qualify for the Tokyo Games. Today she came over and swam in the ocean in front of our home as all the pools are closed. She was a little nervous about the open water so my daughter paddled the kayak in front of her to give her something to follow. She's wanted to come over the last few days but it was too windy. Today the wind and tide cooperated. *She was wearing a wet suit - the water is cold!!
This is a really lovely shot with that exquisite background. I hope her dreams aren’t dashed. Maybe they will push them off a year instead of cancelling.
Great shot. But, brrrrr, the snow on the mountains behind makes me think the water must be cold. Good for her for wanting to carry on with her training.
Great picture and story! My daughter (13) is swimming competitive too and although the coach has been incredible with dry-land work outs, the whole team cannot wait to get into the pool again.
Hopefully your daughter's friend will make the next Olympic games. Is it be possible to pass on her name? My daughter is following many swimmers... and knowing somebody although it via 365 would be very exciting!
Brr I imagine your water is cold like ours. Lovely views to practice in. Hope she can go when the have them next year. Well, hope they can hold them next year.
wonderful narrative and image. i do feel for all the young people who are having their lives so disrupted by this pandemic. and for some time come, one imagines
Brave girl, it does look extremely cold, she would be so glad of your daughters help & just to have someone watch out fir her. Good luck to her in her future swimming career....dedication & persistence is hard!
Hopefully your daughter's friend will make the next Olympic games. Is it be possible to pass on her name? My daughter is following many swimmers... and knowing somebody although it via 365 would be very exciting!