In this chapter, they discuss the joy of swimming and the sense of community that comes with being a part of a swim team. They talk about the exhilarating feeling of being in the water and how it can improve mental health. They also touch on the wide range of people they have met through swimming and how it has enriched their life.
Maurine “Mighty Mo'' Kornfeld will soon turn 102 years old, and most days, you can catch her doing laps in a Los Angeles public swimming pool. And that’s not just because she regularly competes in – and wins – world swimming championships! It’s because she loves being in the water, despite only picking up swimming as a hobby well into her sixties. In this special episode, Maurine shares what she’s learned from doing something she loves almost every day, why it’s never too late to start something new, and the three things anyone can do to improve their life, no matter their age. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts