So it’s an early start to get to the pool for the Olympics
and I am so nervous. I haven’t been in a swimming heat in years (poor mum only
knows too well after all the travelling).
I get to the pool for 0745 am only to be told that I won’t
be swimming till 11am in my first 50m freestyle and 1230 for the relay. But I
guess I can use the time to see how everyone else is swimming. And to be fair
it was nice to see all of Gobey’s working swimming.
There were 3 groups in total for the swimming – over 35’s,
under 35’s and mixed 150m relay.
So I finally get in the water and I am so nervous. Some of
the other ladies times have been quick and I have been unable to get a time yet
with my training.
3, 2, 1 go and I am off. Free styling my butt off to the end
– tumble turn done and I am heading back. I can hear so much noise while I am
swimming and can’t make up my mind what it is. But forget the noise I need to
concentre on my arms/legs/breathing to get to the end.
FINISHED – at last!!! 41 seconds and I am in first place so
far. Now I need to wait and watch all the rest of the swimmers to see if I will
still be first.
I worked so hard and kept my first place – GOLD for Dionne J now I just have to get
the relay out the way. I hope we place.
The 2 other women from Gobey’s work go first and second and
I am last. So all ready to go – best pull my best out here.
You got it I did – Bronze for us. Couldn’t be happier for
getting bronze and nor can Gobey’s work.
Now all I have to do is wait for my medals to come inJ.
