A day shy of turning 27, Alice Dearing, who blazed a precedent as the first Black woman to represent Great Britain in Olympic swimming, says farewell to her remarkable career. As she retires, she looks back on her experience in Tokyo 2020, where she participated in the demanding 10 km marathon swim and finished in 19th place.
Though she once struggled with doubts about her ability to compete at the highest level, her legacy is more than just her swimming triumphs; it’s a tribute to tenacity and breaking barriers.
Alice Dearing’s quote on representing Great Britain
“Being able to represent Great Britain in the Olympics was an amazing experience. To be honest, I never really thought I would achieve it, but it’s something I daydreamed about as a kid,” she quoted to skysports news.
“Finding a skill I never thought I had was amazing, and it was a fulfilling experience to disprove my beliefs. It has given me great satisfaction to know that my swimming accomplishments have added a chapter to the history of black people in Britain.”
Dearing created a stir in 2022 when her ground-breaking documentary “Aquaphobia” on Sky Sports debuted, highlighting the obstacles that Black and Asian groups in the UK face when they want to swim.
She also had a significant influence on the founding of the Black Swim Association (BSA), demonstrating her persistent dedication to promoting diversity and breaking down barriers in aquatic sports. Dearing’s efforts are both educational and helpful in bringing about positive change in the swimming industry since they combine advocacy with investigative journalism.
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