Swimming and Aging: A Journey of Freedom and Discovery

The speaker reflects on their deep connection with swimming, likening it to a second life. They began swimming at 60 and find freedom and joy in the water, which they can't experience on land. Despite not being a dancer, they enjoy dancing in water. The speaker is committed to their swimming team and values the community it provides. As they approach their 93rd birthday, they embrace aging, having come to terms with past worries and gained wisdom over time.

What does the speaker compare their connection to swimming with?

• A butterfly in a garden

• A bird flying in the sky

• A fish in a former life

• A tree rooted in the ground

At what age did the speaker start swimming?

• 80 years old

• 70 years old

• 60 years old

• 50 years old

What activity does the speaker enjoy doing in water that they can't do on land?

• Dancing

• Jumping

• Climbing

• Running

How does the speaker feel about their swimming team?

• Competitive

• Committed

• Uninterested

• Indifferent

What milestone is the speaker approaching in terms of age?

• 93 years

• 80 years

• 85 years

• 90 years

Since when has the speaker been a member of the swimming team?

• 1986

• 1976

• 2006

• 1996

What is one of the best parts about getting older, according to the speaker?

• More free time

• Increased physical strength

• Coming to grips with past worries

• Traveling more

What has the speaker figured out as they have aged?

• How to swim faster

• How to make new friends

• How to dance better

• A lot of things they used to worry about

What does the speaker love about being a little older?

• Having more responsibilities

• Figuring out many things

• Being more competitive

• Having less energy