Alexis Lavoie

When I started

I started synchro when I went to university.

How I started

Initially I wanted to be on the swim team but I wasn't fast enough and the coach didn't think I had what it took to be a university athlete. So the only thing left was synchro so I signed up. I was really nervous because I had never done it before in my life but I was like, I'm a good swimmer I can scull why shouldn't I be able to do it. So I did it for 2 years we won first in all our competitions but one where we got 2nd and I've got to say this is one of my greatest accomplishments. :)

Why I love it

I love learning something new and synchro is totally new to me. My first month or two I felt so stupid because I could never go upside-down without falling over and then I couldn't get out of the water high enough when I finally could go upside-down and then I also couldn't hold my breath as long as everyone else. But my last year I felt great and wish I was still doing it but I came home from university to transfer to one closer to home so that's the end of my synchro career. But it was great fun while it lasted :)

How I stay motivated

I am always learning something new no matter what it is. Whether it is technique or new figures, I'm always learning something and that motivates me and makes me want it more. And when all the girls show up and focus really hard it makes me feel really accomplished.

Accomplishments

The fact that I had no previous experience and my team got 3 first places and 1 second place makes me feel amazing for my only competitions.

Additional Info

Don't be afraid to try something new. You're body will surprise you in ways you didn't think were still possible. I thought that trying a new sport in university would be virtually impossible but I obviously proved myself wrong. So I strongly encourage anyone to try something new because you never know, it could be just the thing that was missing in your life that you'll do for years. :)