Mystery Solved

It has been a common sight to see the olympic swimmers go directly to the showers (which is uncovered) after they compete and get out of the pool. There were funny speculations that is done to get the chlorine, spit from other swimmers (eewww!) from their hair to the swimers just want to have fun .. hahaha!


Most often than not the swimmers hear their scores WHILE they are taking the mysterious shower. Well ... mystery solved ... the reason why the swimmers head straight to the showers is to keep their muscles warm after getting out of the pool. The temperature of the pool water and the air are usually different (the pool is usually around 80 degrees, with the air temperature between 68 and 72 degrees). This difference can cause muscle tightness. To combat this, divers warm up in either the showers or a hot tub.

So now we know. Makes me want to shower off right away and not get the towel everytime we take a dive.