Not having read the story, I can only guess. There might be a woman who has some sort of problem or goal related to the pool, like she's trying to overcome an injury by swimming. And there could be other women around her, some supportive, some not so much, who together form the main characters of the story.
I'm not sure as I haven't read this specific short story. But generally, it might be about the experiences of women in the context of a swimming pool, perhaps their relationships, self - discovery, or some events that take place there.
One scenario could be a mother teaching her daughter to swim. The mother holds the daughter gently and shows her how to move her arms and legs. Another might be a group of friends having a pool party in the women's only section, playing games and splashing around. Or perhaps a woman training for a triathlon, using the pool to improve her swimming skills.
I doubt it. Such elements in stories are often the product of the author's imagination rather than being rooted in reality.
Sure. In the women's swimming pool, there was an elderly woman named Mrs. Smith. She had been swimming in that pool for decades. One day, a new woman joined. She was a bit shy at first. But Mrs. Smith welcomed her warmly. They started chatting in the pool. The new woman was learning to swim better, and Mrs. Smith became her impromptu coach. They shared their life stories between strokes. This simple women's swimming pool became a place of connection and growth for them.
The main theme could be about transformation. Just like how people change when they are in a new environment like a swimming pool. They might overcome their fears, like the fear of water, which represents a transformation in their character.
Once upon a time, there was a small swimming pool in a backyard. A little girl named Lily loved to swim there. One day, she found a little frog by the pool. She was so excited and tried to catch it gently. But the frog hopped away into the bushes. Lily then continued her swim, enjoying the cool water and the warm sun on her back.
There might also be a coach or a trainer character. This person could play an important role in preparing the swimmers for the contest, providing guidance and motivation. They could also influence the swimmers' performance and their mental state during the competition.
In some stories, there could be a group of characters involved in the 'upstream' journey together. So it's possible that in 'Swimming Upstream' there is a collective of characters with different personalities and motives, all united by the common goal of going against the flow.
Without having read the 'the swimming pool short story', it's only speculation. It might be a story centered around the beauty and relaxation that a swimming pool represents. Maybe there's a character who finds peace and self - discovery while spending time in the pool.
The main character is a man who is on a ship and makes a bet regarding the ship's daily travel distance.