SWIM SEASON

Cool waters and warm sunbeams filled the IU Outdoor Pool as the men's and women's swimming teams dove into the season's first outdoor practice. After strapping on their goggles and donning their hoods, the distance swimmers began practice with enthusiasm. The perfect weather didn't make the series easy, however. With each set, fatigue set in for many of the swimmers, who were already tired from weightlifting earlier in the day. While some athletes finished their sets early, others struggled with exhaustion and yearned to cool their sore muscles. Swimmers who had finished their laps showed their team spirit by cheering for their peers to keep them stroking on their sets. As the afternoon waned, the athletes' bodies were weary with pain but glistening with pride.