Swim England members share their good luck messages to Paris 2024 athletes
26 July 2024Swim England members have been sharing their good luck messages to Team GB’s aquatic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The aquatic action begins in the French capital tomorrow with opening swimming heats and finals, while the first diving medal is up for grabs in the Women’s 3m Synchronised final.
Swim England members were asked to send in their messages of support and hundreds were submitted. Here are some of the best of them:
“Good luck to everyone going to the Paris Olympics, you are my inspiration for doing diving.”
Grace, Barracuda Diving
“Focus. Execute. But most of all… enjoy! History will take care of itself. Just make great memories for you and your team.”
Simon, Braunstone SC
“Sending all my good luck vibes to all the team GB! But especially to Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe, the artistic swimming GB duet! You’ll be amazing as always and you will make the whole country proud! You’ve got this!”
Olivia, Rykneld SC synchro squad
“Wishing the British team the very best of luck at the Paris Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Perform strong, stay focused and make your nation proud. We are all behind you. Go team!”
Hollie and Olivia, Caradon Swimming Club
“Amazing Luck to all of you swimming at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics! You have all trained so hard to get there – swim fast!”
Hannah, Grantham SC
“Unleash the champions from within. You’re inspiring others. Wishing you all the very best of luck!”
Thomas, Deben
“Good luck to the GB swimmers. I will be watching you in every race. You are my inspiration. Swim hard!”
Eden, March Marlins
“Huge good luck to all the divers going to the Olympics representing Team GB. You have inspired so many young athletes especially me. Go team”
Lucas, City of Leeds Diving
“Best of luck to the GB swimmers and aquatics team in Paris! Keep inspiring the rest of us to train hard and follow in your footsteps!”
JJ, Taunton Deane
“Wishing you all good luck for a successful Games and enjoy this special experience that you have all worked so hard for.”
Colin, Hornchurch SC
“Well done all on making it to the Paris Olympics. As we all know, the journey to the Paris Olympics come with many commitments. Make your dream come true and, mostly, enjoy and give all you can. We will be here to cheer everyone of you.”
Connie, Linsdale Crusaders Swimming Club
“Good luck everyone! We are with you all the way. You inspire us to reach higher and continually improve. My eternal thanks to you, I’m still swimming. First gala imminent and loving it all because of you.”
Darren, AquaBears Masters
“Best of luck for the Games. You are already winners in our eyes!”
Diane, Wilmslow Scorpions
“Enjoy every minute. We are so proud of you all and understand the hard work, commitment and sacrifices you have made to be the best. Go Team GB.”
Will, City of Coventry
“A huge good luck to all Team GB swimmers going to Paris. Remember that you’ve done all the hard work in training, have belief in yourself, stay focused and remember you can do it.”
Julie, COSACSS
“Good luck to all the swimmers. You’ve done amazing to get to the Olympics. Special good luck message to Freya Colbert from Grantham who I’ve swam with at competitions. What an inspiration!”
Ryan, Boston SC
“Good luck in Paris! The hours of practice will pay off so have fun, make lots of memories and, most of all, enjoy what you have worked so hard for. We are all supporting you!”
Abby, Wolverhampton Swimming Club
“You’ve got this Team GB. Go for gold! You are a huge inspiration to all our club swimmers. We will be cheering you on. Best of luck to you all.”
Helen, Evesham Swimming Club
“Good luck to everyone but my special message is for Eva Okaro. I am so so proud of you. Well done and swim fast.”
Andrea, Kings School Rochester
“You inspire all of our swimmers, including our five year olds in our club to be like you. Go and make your best memories and do your best. We are proud of you.”
Shelley, Wantage Youth Swimming Club
“Good luck to James Wilby, former club mate and lift sharer, and Joe and Max Lichfield, sister of my former PE teacher. We’ll be watching it all and can’t wait to celebrate your successes.”
Zoe, York City Baths Club
“Got my fingers crossed for you all. I know your hard work will pay off. I just got my first county times this year. Next step, Olympics just like you.”
Ethan, South Lincolnshire Swim Club
“Good luck everyone and have a great time. I will be watching and getting inspired at home. Have fun and don’t give up – you can do it.”
Benji, City of Leeds Diving Club
“Hope you all have a great Olympics. I will be watching on TV with my family. Swim hard and have fun.”
Lucia, City of St Albans Swimming Club
“Swimming by its nature has the ability to capture the hearts of a nation, with the Olympics being the perfect time in allowing you to give an insight of the superb sport to the world. This summer I am sure you will represent our country brilliantly.”
Toby, Shrewsbury Amateur Swimming Club
“Good luck at the Olympics! We believe in you! Kate and Izzy, smash it out the park. We’ll be cheering you on. You are such an inspiration to all our athletes, especially our little swimmers!”
Heather, Atlantis Flamingos Artistic Swimming Team
“To Yasmin and Jordan, have an amazing time in Paris. We know you’ll do Sheffield and Team GB proud.”
Ruby and Henry, City of Sheffield Diving Club
“You’ve all put so much hard work, time and effort to get this far. No matter what happens, you should all be very proud of what you’ve achieved. If you can bring back some medals, then even better! Good luck everyone – you’re all amazing!”
Lee, City of Hereford
“The very Best of British, which you are. Bon voyage.”
Wendy, Southport Swimming Club
“Wishing you all good luck in Paris. I hope to be there one day myself. You’ve got this.”
Millie, Doncaster Darts
“Well done guys! This is a huge achievement and you are all such role models! You have completely inspired me, and many others, to swim and compete! So go out there and smash it! Good luck to all of you!”
Emmy, Chichester Cormorants Swimming Club
“As you stand on the brink of the Olympic Games, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes and unwavering support to each and every one of you. We believe in your talents and your ability to achieve greatness. Go out there and give it your all.”
Nikol, CWSC
“I wish you the best of luck in the world. You are all already winners.”
Matilda, Applemore and Waterside
“To all the amazing swimmers! Good luck and smash it! We will all be behind you!”
Freddie, Team ipswich
“Good luck to all Team GB swimmers at Paris Olympics. Soooooooo excited to watch you on TV and will be shouting the loudest for you all – do your best for our country, keep calm and the best of luck everyone.”
Charlotte Alex, Southport Swimming Club
“Good luck to all of our amazing swimmers at this summer’s Olympics! We shall be cheering you from the UK and are super proud you are representing our country.”
Rosco, Repton
“Good luck to all of you in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. I hope I can be as good as you one day when I’m older.”
Ivy, Bexhill Swimming Club
“Good Luck Team GB swimmers. So proud to have been poolside with some of you at Aquatics GB Trials. Will be watching from home and hopefully I can get a little closer to some of your times by the end of this season!”
Imogen, Sevenoaks
“Best of luck to you all, your hard work, talent and dedication is an inspiration to us all. Have an amazing time.”
Rachael, First Strokes Swimming School
“Good luck Adam and all our wonderful swimmers. My grandson and I know that you will totally give everything to get another gold medal and we certainly will be watching and cheering you on.”
Veronica, Billingham
“Good luck team. Embrace every moment/detail you get to absorb. Enjoy the water – we’re all routing for you. Don’t forget, your inspiring the next generation.”
Archie, Durrington Otters
“We are so excited to watch you swim. My daughter is new to competitive swimming but since streaming the British Championships, she’s been obsessed with watching it too! You are what she aspires to be – her absolute heroes. Good luck and swim fast.”
Gemma and Margot, Lincoln Vulcans Swimming Club
“As you head off to Paris, know that we are all cheering for you! Your dedication, perseverance and passion inspire young athletes like me every day. Believe in yourselves and give it your all – we believe in you!”
Hrudita, Altrincham Swimming Club and City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team
“When your body is tired, remember to swim with your heart and remember all your hard work and put it into that swim. Good luck, guys.”
Meral, Mount Kelly Swimming
“Good luck to all of you, you are such a big inspiration to me. You’re going to smash it.”
Pearl, Anaconda
“I hope you all have a wonderful Games and enjoy every minute of it. I’ll be watching and cheering you on to do your very best.”
Harrison, Stratford Sharks
“If you are lucky enough to be different, don’t ever change. I wish you both all the best and go and smash it girls – you are so inspiring to me and you make our country proud. Bonne chance.”
Naelle, City of Bristol
“Good luck at the Summer Olympics and the Paralympic Games! I will be watching the swimming and will be cheering you all on! Another thing is that it doesn’t matter if you come fourth, sixth or second. All that matters is that you have tried your best.”
Molly, Leyland Barracudas
“Good luck! Do your best! Breathe and don’t be stressed – you got this. Bring back the golds.”
Alexandra, City of Salford
“Remember the three Gs… GO GET GOLD!”
Alex and Charlotte, Southport SC