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We’ve all been there. You strike up a conversation with someone and they ask what sport you play. Jokingly, you respond that you “play” swimming. Before you know it, you are bombarded with a number of well-intentioned questions and statements. It makes your head spin how much people don’t understand about the sport that is so near and dear to you. Swimming World <\/em>looks to clarify (with a little sass) the most frequently asked questions non-swimmers have about the sport.<\/p>\n

1. Is swimming an easy sport?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Drexel women showing off their athleticism. Photo Courtesy: Drexel Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

This can be one of the most infuriating statements a swimmer can hear. Swimming is not just a sport, but a demanding one. Without getting into the philosophical weeds, sport has been defined as \u201can athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess.\u201d Any swimmer knows that swimming embodies this definition and so much more. Non-swimmers truly do not understand how hard swimming is until they have experienced two to four hours a day of intense training nearly every day of the week.<\/p>\n

2. Did you win the meet?<\/h3>\n
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A podium win for Denison at NCAAs. Photo Courtesy: Denison Athletics communications<\/p><\/div>\n

While swimmers compete on a team, this does not mean the sole focus of competition is the team score. Swimming is also a very individualized sport. Therefore, athletes can experience an individual win even when the whole team does not. In addition, the importance of team placement varies in terms of college\/high school versus club. A more appropriate question would be, \u201cDid you win your race?\u201d or simply, “How did you finish?” The swimmer can then answer and elaborate on what event, what meet, etc.<\/p>\n

3. Are you going to the Olympics? Probably means you know Michael Phelps.<\/h3>\n
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Olympic Rings. Photo Courtesy: Pexels, pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n

Not every swimmer you will encounter is going to the Olympics<\/a>. It\u2019s just a fact. The average person does not understand just how hard it is to make the Olympics for the U.S. That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s not a dream for every swimmer. All things considered, the dream of someday competing at the Olympics is instilled in many swimmers and carries them far. But just because we are swimmers does not mean we have Michael Phelps<\/strong>\u2019 contact information, nor do we know him on a personal level. Not every basketball player knows Lebron James<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4. Why do you wear those big coats? Are they some sort of fashion statement?<\/h3>\n
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Swim rivals proudly sport their parkas. Photo Courtesy: Megan Clark<\/p><\/div>\n

The big coats are called swim parkas. They are just one accessory that help keep our muscles warm. With just a swim suit on, pool decks can get quite chilly, especially when getting out of the water. These big coats are thrown on between races for ultimate performance. Some swimmers will even go as far as to wear gloves, hats, scarfs, etc. Most just stick to shoes and socks, pants, and a sweatshirt of some sort. Coaches cannot stress enough how important this is for swimmers and their success.<\/p>\n

5. What length do you swim?<\/h3>\n
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University of Michigan pool in 25-yards format. Photo Courtesy: Dan D’Addona<\/p><\/div>\n

First of all, we use the word “laps” rather than “lengths.” A single lap is when someone swims from one side to the other. Second of all, it\u2019s pretty entertaining when non-swimmers ask, \u201cWhat length you swim?\u201d If you say you swam a 200 backstroke, some may think this means 200 laps. Therefore, you have to explain the entire event breakdown from a 25 and up. This gets even more complicated when you attempt to explain the difference between long course meters and short course yards<\/a>. Hence, prepare for a lengthy discussion on the topic.<\/p>\n

6. Are you good? I bet I could beat you.<\/h3>\n
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Katie Ledecky’s dominant lead in the 800m freestyle in Rio. Photo Courtesy: USA TODAY Sports-USA TODAY Sports<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether it\u2019s a pool party or PE class, a non-swimmer is brave enough to ask how good you are. It\u2019s always a challenge to answer this question. Good is a relative term: Good enough to beat a non-swimmer or good enough to compete with Katie Ledecky<\/strong>? The two elicit vastly different answers. It might help to mention hardware you’ve won or past meet results. If they know little to nothing about swimming, that\u2019s when you skip the talking and declare a race to see just how good you are. Even with a head start, usually the swimmer reigns victorious and the other person stays quiet. Time for some humble pie? Don’t mess with a swimmer.<\/p>\n

Other common questions:<\/h3>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Sideline Photos<\/p><\/div>\n

Why do you wear that cap on your head?<\/strong> It keeps the hair in and decreases drag, which leads to faster times.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the deal with shaving?<\/strong> Swimmers go months without shaving<\/a> to build up drag that is later shaved before big competitions to swim extra fast. Sorry not sorry for the fur.<\/p>\n

How long can you hold your breath?<\/strong> Enough to keep us underwater for at least 15 meters. Most swimmers can hold their breath for at least 25 yards or more.<\/p>\n

How much do you eat?\u00a0<\/strong>A lot.<\/p>\n

What time do you wake up?<\/strong> Too early (usually around 5 a.m., depending on the day).<\/p>\n

Do you pee in the pool<\/a>?<\/strong> The real question is: Who doesn\u2019t?<\/p>\n

-All commentaries are the <\/em>opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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