What is the worst swimming-related experience you have ever had?
Former Member
Hello,
What is the worst swimming-related expereince you have ever had? Was it a coach from Nazi Germany? A near-drowning? A shark encounter? Sharing a lane with a rude swimmer? Share your story.
Thanks,
TWilson
Parents
Former Member
1981 - So Cal HS 3A Swim Championships....Went into the meet seeded 3rd in the 100 ***.....was still 3rd after the prelims going into finals. The night of finals, standing up on the blocks, waiting for the GUN to go off (they were using an electronic starter at East L.A. City College), the starter goes off...everybody takes off except for WHO? Yes....yours truly!!!! Dead last at the 50, but pulled out a 3rd by the end!!! Talk about a little bit pissed off!!!!! Coach just shook his head and smiled...no comment was necessary!
1981 - So Cal HS 3A Swim Championships....Went into the meet seeded 3rd in the 100 ***.....was still 3rd after the prelims going into finals. The night of finals, standing up on the blocks, waiting for the GUN to go off (they were using an electronic starter at East L.A. City College), the starter goes off...everybody takes off except for WHO? Yes....yours truly!!!! Dead last at the 50, but pulled out a 3rd by the end!!! Talk about a little bit pissed off!!!!! Coach just shook his head and smiled...no comment was necessary!
