SWIMMING PRETTY The Untold Story of Women in Water

Narrator Sarah Welborn informs listeners about synchronized swimming. Part history lesson, part commentary on the evolution of sports, this well-researched audiobook begins with vaudeville aquatic performances and travels the sport's growth over the last 40 years. Welborn pulls listeners in and keeps them engaged with stories about people listeners may be familiar with--like Esther Williams--and the less well known--like Agnes Beckwith and Annette Kellerman. The history also highlights the efforts that helped grow the sport. This timely listen is the perfect complement to the rise of women's sports and the success of artistic swimming in the most recent Olympic games. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]