Synch or Swim | Emily Middleton | TEDxLSSC

Water sports and activities provide an exciting environment for people to challenge themselves and grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. A former Junior Olympian shares her experiences on how water has made an impact on her life and the lessons learned. Emily Middleton has been a synchronized swimmer since the age of 7. She has a passion for water sports and activities. During her time as a synchronized swimmer, she competed in four Junior Olympics across the county, also played water polo, was captain of the swim team, learned how to dive for her swim team, and got scuba certified. Currently, Emily is in her second year attending school at the University of South Florida, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology Alongside her love of water she also enjoys ceramics, music, and exploring the outdoors.