COLOGNE, Germany – Ten swimmers from San Diego’s Different Strokes Swim Team (DSST) successfully competed in various swimming events at the Eighth Gay Games, held from July 31 to Aug. 7.
Competing with athletes from more than 60 countries, the San Diego team members swam their way to multiple victories, including both personal and competitive “best times” in events like freestyle, butterfly, back, and breast stroke swims.
“Participating in an Olympic-style event like Gay Games was a wonderful opportunity and so worth the time and effort,” said first-time participant Ken Dillingham, one of the DSST swimmers.
“Not only did we meet and compete against people from all over the world, but everyone was so friendly! You didn’t have to be a world-class athlete to participate; I would definitely do it again.”
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