25 Things Every Swimmer Wants for Christmas

Photo Courtesy: Alan Cleaver

By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern

Tis the season for searching for the best gift! As swimmer’s head off to holiday training, there are plenty of ways to make their Christmas everything they have ever wanted. Here’s a perfect, although maybe unrealistic, list of things every swimmer wants for Christmas, this year and ever year.

1. No morning practice

2. A racing suit that’s easy to put on

Photo Courtesy: Speedo

3. Infinite naps

4. Food, food, and more food

5. To not smell like chlorine

6. All new personal bests

teammate-hugging-happy-celebrate-uvm-vermont

Photo Courtesy: Brian Jenkins-UVM Athletics

7. Teammates who leave 5 seconds apart

8. Better underwaters

9. A warmer pool

Photo Courtesy: Emily Weil/YouTube

10. Perfect turns

11. A get-out swim

12. Underwater speakers

swimmer-listening-to-music-2016-cerave-invite

Photo Courtesy: Taylor Brien

13. A recovery day

14. A new foam roller

15. Your own lane at practice

16. Getting to wear fins for the main set

australian-practice-fins-kick-board-listening

Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr / Swimming Australia Ltd.

17. Caps that don’t rip (and a cute Christmas cap)

18. Movies and shows to watch between practice

19. A heated blanket for those sore muscles

20. A game of sharks and minnows

The Physio team working on the Australian Team Members inbetween training sessions. University of Auburn Aquatic Centre, Alabama USA. Australian Olympic Swimming Team are in their final training staging Camp before heading over to the Rio2016 Olympic Games. July 30 2016. Photo by Delly Carr. Pic credit mandatory for complimentary exclusive editorial usage. Thank You.

Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr / Swimming Australia Ltd.

21. Daily massages

22. No more butterfly

23. A tan (if they’re swimming inside)

counting_counter_distance_america_east_uvm_vermont

Photo Courtesy: Christa Weaver

24. To never have the lap counter shake in a distance race

25. Tons of team bonding!

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.

Name*

Email*

Welcome to our community. We invite you to join our discussion. Our community guidelines are simple: be respectful and constructive, keep on topic, and support your fellow commenters. Commenting signifies that you agree to our Terms of Use