The Community Answers "What Athlete Do You Most Admire?"

Odyssey Open Water Swimming Athlete

What athlete do you admire the most? We asked the open water swimming community this question and received a wide range of responses. Thanks to everyone who has been participating in our “Ask the Community” series!

Facebook Responses

  • Fernanda Keller. She's in her mid 50s and has been to 26 Ironmen. She's unstoppable! - Bianca B

Instagram Responses

  • “After watching the Last Dance, Michael Jordan, because he didn’t use status as a political influence and stars do these days. A true athlete focused on the game, be like Mike. As for swimming, Michael Phelps.” - @whattheheck83

  • “When they are true role model for kids and teenagers.” - @fouadbdlab

  • “@richroll and @davidgoogins both do amazing things and have turned their feats into groundbreaking lessons for the rest of us.” - @oaklandbamsa

  • “The ones who use their athleticism for good, like do runs/swims to collect money for charity… ones who use there activities to be better parents, students, bosses.. Who just make everything and everyone around them better people.” - @natalia.alexandra.life 

Note: We all have different views and opinions on what we love about our favorite athletes. Views shared on Ask the Community posts by community members do not reflect the views of the Odyssey Open Water Swimming team. 

Rustin Rassoli