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Addressing The Taboo Topic Of Constant Physical Comparison Among Female Swimmers<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Sadie Jones, Swimming World Intern<\/p>\n

\u201cAm I skinny enough?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDoes my body look like hers?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDo I look okay in this bathing suit?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHow can I get my body to look like that?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy can she fit in the smaller suit and I can?” <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDoes she think I look fat?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These questions are the reality of what goes on in the mind of a female swimmer. Not only are girls competing and comparing their times inside the water, but they are also comparing themselves based on how they look physically<\/a>. Swimmers from a very young age are accustomed to being in a swimsuit every day and wearing it like a jersey or uniform. There is nothing special about it and it isn\u2019t anything to think about for many young swimmers. But as girls get older, they become more conscious about how they look and feel in a bathing suit. They also get the idea that others are judging them for their appearance on the pool deck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If athletes look focused on the outside, their appearance is routinely on their minds. This sense most likely stems from wearing swimsuits and having a lot of your body exposed while also being around athletes of the same age. While it may seem like an insignificant problem to the outside world, body image is a major obstacle female swimmers have to face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another perspective to consider on this topic is that of coaches and male swimmers. To these individuals, it really does not matter how the girls look. In their eyes, we are strong, we are athletic, and we are on the deck to compete. To coaches and male teammates, we are not seen for our bodies, we are seen for our talent.\u00a0 Admiring this mindset and learning from it is something more female swimmers should try to adapt into their daily lives to stop the constant comparison. Realizing that there is a much bigger picture outside of physical appearance is vital to solving this internal conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building good relationships and stressing the importance of welcoming team dynamics is another strategy to extinguish this issue. Knowing your teammates and respecting them gives female athletes the reminder that it does not matter what is on the outside and puts more emphasis on getting to know your teammates for what they have to offer on the inside. Comparison and body image problems might never fully go away, but being comfortable with the athletes that you encounter every day is a step in the right direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest way to solve the problem of physical comparison is within yourself. Giving yourself the grace and time to learn how to respect and appreciate your body<\/a> is the best gift you can give yourself as a girl growing up in the culture of a sport like swimming. Being secure in yourself and your skin first is how you learn to embody those ideals and encourage others around you to have the same mentality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a female swimmer who has competed in the sport for the past 11 years, my biggest advice to young girls, women, and even myself is to be confident in who you are. If you have to look yourself in the mirror before every practice and tell yourself you are strong, do it. If you have to swim in a lane with all boys because you just don\u2019t want to face the internal battle of your body image that day, do it. If you need to take a step back to realize what’s most important, do it. Do what makes you feel comfortable and stop comparing yourself to everyone around you. You are capable, you are strong, you are an athlete, you are beautiful, you are worthy…and none of those things are reliant on how you look in a swimsuit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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