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Swim Pic of the Week - September 30, 2010 - GO NAVY!

Posted by Glenn Mills on Sep 30, 2010 10:32AM (2,474 views)

For the last few years, I've been fortunate enough to work with the Men and Women of the US Naval Academy Swim Team's.  It's difficult not coaching there anymore, but it's great keeping in touch with the friends I've made.

Everyone knows how I feel about this group of athletes, and how proud I am of each and every one of them.  It's always with mixed emotions when someone graduates and moves on, but when you watch them following their passion, it's incredibly rewarding.

Last week I caught one of the graduated breaststrokers posting some pictures on his Facebook page, and asked if I could post them here.  It's really cool to see how people view water, and it's inspiring to see how someone dedicated to swimming fast transfers the art of swimming, to pure art.

Andrew Utama's study of just how water works is further explained with the video following these pictures.  While maybe not as artsy as his pictures, his relationship with the water certain was intimate.  :)

If you get a chance, make sure you stop by and support Navy Swimming.  Here are links to schedules for both teams.

NAVY MEN'S SWIMMING 
NAVY WOMEN'S SWIMMING

    

    

    

    

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The Artist, Andrew Utama, perfecting his craft.


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Responded Sep 30, 2010 03:49PM

Love it Glenn, I haven't seen that video in ages! Yes that is quite exactly how I study water, up close and personal!
Responded Sep 30, 2010 05:40PM

Great pictures Andrew. Thanks for letting me post them. Figured I'd show how you started your admiration of SPLASHING. ;)
Responded Oct 01, 2010 02:01PM

And we are part of this artform......without swimmers...no splash.....great pics!!!
Responded Oct 05, 2010 09:46PM

Autsch!!!

But look's like you had a lot of fun there. Was this before or after the workout. Don't say it was during the workout. In this case your send off's was definitly not taff enough on this time. ;-))
Responded Oct 06, 2010 10:42AM

These guys love to play in the water even when practice is done. This was all bonus time. :)
Responded Oct 07, 2010 04:44PM

The pictures are beautiful, and that looks like quite the dive into the water :)


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