All kinds of different memories come to mind at the end of a race: the smell of chlorine, the cheers of friends and teammates, the setting of new goals. Every competition brings with it new experiences and, above all, lots of different emotions. But there is also another important thing to refresh our memories about our sporting achievements.
Anybody who gets the chance to visit the home of a swimmer in particular will soon realise just how many mementos are perfectly incorporated in the furnishing as memories of their records and personal bests.
There are swimmers whose rooms are literally full of dozens of cups carefully placed in overloaded showcases; their shelves are full of medals with their coloured ribbons along with shiny plaques and other trophies as detailed recollections of wonderful days and great victories, either individually or as part of their team.
We could also talk at great length about the most cherished item of any open-water swimming competition: the race pack. A real treasure chest for some swimmers, whose contents are always surprising. You will see athletes swarming around the desk handing out race packs looking for their own special “gift” with expressions on their faces like children on Christmas Day: nutritional…
