Helen
Claire
Jennie
Jill
Abigail
Rachel
MEET THE CLASS OF 2022
This year's 6 inspiring Girls have been selected and are preparing to take on swimming a mile in the Thames on July 10th 2022 at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival.
Read about each of them by clicking on their images above
Abigail
April 5th, 2022 / by TGCSadmin / in: The girls / 1 ResponseAbigail Black
Location : London
I absolutely love swimming. I am 100% convinced it is one of the best experiences in the world! I thrive on the feelings of joy and gratitude that sweep over me every time I immerse myself in a body of water.
I really want to share the joys of swimming with everyone, but part of the reason I decided to participate in Henley’s This Girl Can, is to show people who are often underrepresented in the swim world that they can join too. I want to share my love of swimming with every single Black and Brown person and tell them that there is plenty of space for you here. I want to shout out as loud as I can, that everyone, regardless of their race, culture, gender identity, religion, age, body shape and swim ability, that they too are entitled to the joys of swimming – whether that be indoors or outdoors.
You’ll find this trainee solicitor taking up space in both indoor and outdoor swim spaces. I love swimming at my local pool with swimmers who are returning to the water to improve their swim technique (that’s me) as well learners who are taking back their power and getting to grips with the water and all she has to offer. It’s empowering.
I feel I am my best self when I am swimming outdoors, dipping and diving as deep as my breath will allow. Swimming and surrounded by nature, I thrive. I am humbled too. Swimming the Henley mile will be a challenge, but the best kind. I anticipate growth on a physical, mental and spiritual level. The best thing is that I get to go on this journey with five other women who have their own stories to tell. I cannot wait to witness the small and big wins for all of us. I am ready for every splash, swim stroke and squeal of laughter on this incredible journey.
1 Comment to Abigail
When I saw you from afar on a Montego Bay beach a few days ago, I immediately identified you as a fellow swimmer, which was confirmed as we began to converse. It takes one to know one! I rarely connect with a woman that looks like me who shares my passion for swimming. However, your shiny Grit far surpasses my passion hands down – an open mile swim in the Thames! Wow! I’ll be rooting for you and your 5 companions from North Carolina! Wishing you Every Blessing…
Well done Ms Black!Open water swimming is true joy but also pretty scary. I’ve only done two races before. I, too, am very proud of you and all your accomplishments. Rocking your natural hair vomit too , I see. Looking fabulous x
Abigail, since I have meet you couple of weeks ago I knew instantly there is something special about you. You carry very beautiful energy around you, your aura is magnetic and you radiate boundless joy and pure happiness.
You got a gift to inspire people naturally.
I wish you all the beautiful moments on your journey leading to the spectacular event of 10th July in the open water!!! All the best wishes.
Well done Abigail! I am cheering you on!
So proud of you Abi! This sounds amazing. Wishing you the very best.
This is great news you’re an inspiration, just the other day I was thinking about getting back into swimming as it’s a great exercise for Toning the body and relaxing the mind. I am going to now look at my local bath and see if they have classes for me to attend.
Although I can swim from school I’m not a particularly strong swimmer so I’d like to perfect my technique.
I wish you and your five ladies God’s blessing and speed and I’m sure this adventure will be memorable