MAGICAL MODERN MERMAIDS
The mysterious, magical and mystical fantasies of the crystal aqua blue water world has captured human imagination throughout time.
“The Little Mermaid” (Danish: Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
The tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre and an animated film.
That was the important past.
In the vibrant present, The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid tells the story of a beautiful mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human.
No wonder we are fascinated by female swimmers who not only add skill to the experience but beauty as well.
The modern world of the female swimmer is an enchanting one.
Great female swimmers have impacted our lives for decades.
In the turn of the 20th Century past we have Sarah Frances “Fanny” Durack (27 October 1889 – 20 March 1956), also known by her married name Fanny Gately, was an Australian competition swimmer. From 1910 until 1918 she was the world’s greatest female swimmer of all distances from freestyle sprints to the mile marathon.
In the present we have Simone Ashley Manuel (born August 2, 1996).
(Photo credit VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
Simone is an American competition swimmer specializing in sprint freestyle. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she won two gold and two silver medals: gold in the 100-meter freestyle and the 4×100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.
Our beautiful star also holds three world records as a member of a relay team, and she is a two-time individual National Collegiate Athletic Association champion.
In her interviews, the brilliant Stanford Grad expresses how she loves to inspire.
Girl power at work.
We are very inspired.
There are other beauties who have captured our imaginations with their sojourns into the crystal blue pools, calm glass seas and majestic oceans.
It’s time to share in their memories. Please click on the titles and enjoy.
1. “Zsu” Jakabos, Star Hungarian Swimmer, Timeless Beauty
2. Kaitlin Sandeno, Swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, Miracle Worker
3. Keri-Anne Payne, Elite British Swimmer, Defeats All Elements
4. Brittany Viola, NCAA Swimming Champion, Fitness Inspiration
5. Bianca Mitsuko Davies, Curvy Model, Swimming Towards Stardom
6. Mariya Koroleva, Synchronized Olympic Swimmer, Dreams Big
7. Natalie Coughlin, Star Olympic Swimmer, Healthy Foods Ambassador
8. Federica Pellegrini, Olympic Swimmer, Keys To Under Water Magic
9. Cate And Bronte Campbell, Elite Aussie Swimmers Inspiration In Motion
10. Jeanette Ottesen, Denmark Olympic Swimmer, Crystal Blonde Perfection
11. Amanda Beard, Seven Time Olympic Medalist, Must Read Story
12. Anita Alvarez, Super Star Swimmer, Garners Global Attention
14. Sarah Sjostrom, Elite Swedish Olympic Swimmer, Golden Looks, Midas Touch
15. Abby Johnston, Star Olympic Diver, Changing Lives, Soon Saving Them
16. Kassidy Cook, Beautiful And Strong, Elite US Olympic Diver
17. Paola Espinosa, Elegant Olympic Diver, Beautiful Pantene Ambassador
TO-27956 28-Mayo-2011 Ciudad de Mexico Selectivo Nacional de Clavados en el CNAR de la Ciudad de Mexico Paola Espinosa Photo – Marcos Delgado – Clasos.com
18. Tonia Couch, One Of Great Britain’s Most Successful Female Divers Ever
19. Jennifer Abel, Super Star Canadian Diver, Uplifts Everyone Around Her
20. Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Spanish Olympic Swimmer, Elegance In Quiet Places
21. Australia’s Womens Water Polo Team, As Formidable As The Outback
22. Danish Swimmer Pernille Blume, A Beauty Who Far Exceeds Expectations
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Opening photo credits, thank you eternally magical Walt Disney. Wikimedia Gutenberg.org Stories from Hans Andersen, Edmund Dulac, London, Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd., 1911 swimmer, Mariya Koroleva thank you Getty Images.