A LETTER TO ARTISTIC SWIMMING BY KIMBERLY POITRAS

Kimberly in water

Artistic Swimming | 4/24/2026 10:51:00 AM

Dear Artisitic Swimming,

I don't even know where to begin. Artistic Swimming has been a huge part of my life and my journey as an individual. For 18 years, this sport has taught me resilience, discipline, and adaptation. Without artistic swimming, I would not be the person that I am today. I have learned so much about myself and how to take on the world, including all the hardships and triumphs I have encountered over the years. This sport gave me the confidence and courage that I could not build on my own, which I am ready to carry out into my new everyday life.

I am endlessly grateful for what this sport has taught me over the years. All of my coaches, teammates, and people artistic swimming brought me, I am so thankful for what all of you have supported me through my career. All of them have made my career unforgettable in many aspects, and I will cherish it forever. Thank you to the sport itself for pushing me to my limits that I did not know I was capable of.

This chapter of my life holds a very special place in my heart. Even though this chapter of my life is coming to an end, I still love synchro, and I always will. 

Thank you for everything!

With love,
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