How Moving from Hungary to the US Changed My Perspective on Swimming
In this guest Myswimpro blog post, elite masters swimmer Ildi Szekely shares her swimming story, and how moving from her home country of Hungary to the United States helped her gain a new outlook on the sport.
What drives an athlete to switch from the rigorous discipline of Hungarian swimming to the diverse challenges of American competitions? Boston-based swimmer Ildi Szekely shares her captivating journey marked by resilience and adaptability with on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast
I always wanted to write about my swimming experiences, growing up in Hungary. It was therapeutic to reflect back on my early training, the coaching style, budding friendships, and coming to terms with the emotional and physical abuse, which was synonymous with swimming in Hungary.
My grandmother was a tremendous influence on my life; I wanted to honor and remember her by weaving her story into mine. Of course, I needed to add some fictional elements to intertwine our storylines. I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it.
