WATCH: Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with former Canadian Olympian Annamay Pierse-Oldershaw about what it’s like to compete in swimming at the Olympics. They talk about what goes on before the competition, what goes through a swimmer’s mind during the introductions, pre-race routines, dealing with crowd noise and more.

Postmedia's Rob Wong speaks with former Canadian Olympian swimmer Annamay Pierse-Oldershaw about competing in the Olympics.{ai:summary}Annamay Pierse-Oldershaw, a former Olympic swimmer, dives deep into the psyche of an athlete. She reveals the chaos before the splash, the nerves behind the smile, and the rituals that transform fear into focus under the floodlights. The thrill and anxiety of the Olympic stage are the silent currents beneath the surface. #sports

How it feels to compete in swimming at the Olympics

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