The Dangers

When people join swim team, they usually think that you cant get hurt, like its not a very aggressive sport like football. Your not trying to knock someone over or breaking bones or whatever you have to do to win the game. Swimming is mostly an individual sport. You sometimes do relays and you usually swim on a swim team with others, but when your racing, your probably alone. A couple days ago I had a swim meet. It really shook me up. I dont remember a lot of that meet. You know why? I hit my head, hard, on the wall turing into a flip turn. Heres the scene. I jump into the water to start my 5 out of 6 races that day. The water was freezing but the sun was bright. I tightened my goggles to make sure they stayed on, I should have done a better job. When I arched my back dove into the blue water, my goggles opened and water rushed in. I couldn't see a thing. I was still swimming when i decided to do a flip turn. I turned around going into freestyle and BAM. I hit my head on the pavement. I didn't black out or drown or anything like that. But lets just say that I hope I remember what I need for midterms.