[crimsonheadGCN]

The answer seems to be nearly 100% of competive swimmers actually do pee in the pool water:

Here is the answer by Carly Geehr, a former member of the US Swimming Team:

Nearly 100% of elite competitive swimmers pee in the pool. Regularly. Some deny it, some proudly embrace it, but everyone does. The more interesting question is *when* does said peeing happen? Just about the only time you can get away with peeing during a race is during a breaststroke pullout. You spend enough time gliding that if you really gotta go, you probably could. Otherwise, you're too tense and too, well, busy to even think about peeing.

http://www.quora.com/Olympic-Games/D...ee-in-the-pool

There is more information at the link.

[DanteFox]

They need the extra propulsion. Every split second counts.

[Onion_Relish]

Considering how long they spend in the pool it would be a damn lie to say otherwise. Would be awkward for the girls though, all that warm water running up your swimsuit...

[bud]

i pee in the shower.

[Duress]

So that's how we got those medals...

[shira]

So what about #2 and #3?

[D4Danger]

the races only last a few minutes. They really can't go before or hold it?

[nhlducks35]

i pee in the shower.

[goodfella]

Considering how long they spend in the pool it would be a damn lie to say otherwise.

Eh, I spent a lot of time away from a toilet, doesn't mean I'm peeing anywhere else.

[Battersea Power Station]

What's more interesting is that skiiers also pee in their pants, and sometimes poop. They're on line, waiting for the start for long periods of time, on top of a mountain, wearing cumbersome outfits, in the cold, so... "just go, man."

[ChocolateCupcakes]

i pee in the shower.

I'll never understand how this is considered a weird thing.

[Raptomex]

Shower, pool, toilet, urinal, you can't stop me.

[Solo]

i pee in the shower.

Are you circumcised?
Do you tip?
What are your thoughts on feminism/racism/politics?

[ag-my001]

the races only last a few minutes. They really can't go before or hold it?

They are usually wearing multiple layers of swimsuits, plus they spend time between heats/rounds in a practice pool to stay warm. I'm guessing that's where most of this happens.

[Slayer-33]

Peeing in the pool feels goood maan.

I'll never understand how this is considered a weird thing.

I pee in the sink man.

[JumpingTheGun]

I did it all the time. Swam competitively in HS.

We pretty much all did actually. Some even would actually tell others swim away cause they were pissing. I wasn't in their lane though.

Yeah that shit happens. Seriously dude? Only the sissies would get out of the pool and actually go into the locker room and piss. Our coach would kick our ass for it too. Fuck that noise.

[Daydream Sequence]

When I was growing up my neighbors had an OOL sign next to their pool. "There's no P in our Pool, so please leave it that way."

My dad set about creating an L sign. Do the math. My dad was a man-child. I love him for it.

[Vulcano's assistant]

I guess not while they are racing, since you need full control of your muscles, can't afford to relax anything.

[Slayer-33]

Someone post that fart.gif olypic gif lol

[Brazil]

I pee in the sink man.

I pee in the kitchen sink.

[Eggman]

Solo is this a GAF summary thread?

[Venfayth]

Are you circumcised? Do you tip? What are your thoughts on feminism/racism/politics?

Hahaha

[JumpingTheGun]

I pee in the kitchen sink.

Holy shit I thought I was the only one. I did it at a bar on a date too and got kicked the fuck out for it. Needless to say I never saw that girl again.

[Slayer-33]

Holy shit I thought I was the only one. I did it at a bar on a date too and got kicked the fuck out for it. Needless to say I never saw that girl again.

LOL

[Salvadora]

Was the stuff that made the pee turn a different colour in swimming pools a myth?

[Solo]

Solo is this a GAF summary thread?

a/s/l?

[Ferrio]

Was the stuff that made the pee turn a different colour in swimming pools a myth?

Yes.

Also I'm joining the peeing in the shower defense force.

[Salvadora]

Yes.

So many opportunities lost..

[Mindlog]

The Olympian body operates at maximum efficiency. They never pee.

[Cubsfan23]

of course, why do you think they always spit when they swim?

[Eggman]

a/s/l?

18/female/on your bed, naked, fingering myself.

[CatPee]

Wait what? People consider peeing in the shower to be weird?

[Zoe]

Ryan Berube came to speak at my swim team's end of the year banquet after he got his gold.

The only thing I can remember from his speech is "when you gotta go, you gotta go." He peed on the starting block.

[JumpingTheGun]

I had a fellow lifeguard tell me back when I was 16 or 17 that pissing in the shower and actually on your feet while you're showering helps prevent athletes foot. At the time I thought she was full shit. Now, when I think about it, I piss in the shower all the time and I've never had athletes foot.

[OpinionatedCyborg]

I'll never understand how this is considered a weird thing.

Pee before you get in? I used to pee in the shower as a child, but now? Just pee before you shower. Or after.

Now, the pool... if I am in for any period of time longer than 10 minutes or plan to be in the pool for a long time, I am peeing whenever I please. If the toilet was literally right next to the pool, I probably would get out. But fuck taking the long, chilly walk back to the gross bathrooms.

[The Mana Legend]

I pee when I take a bath.

Am I doing it right, GAF?

[Gabroni]

Difference: One is filters out and disinfected and two just floats

[entrement]

the races only last a few minutes. They really can't go before or hold it?

Like the quote said, it's rare to do it in competition. But as a college swimmer, practices are long and why waste time going to the locker room in the middle of your laps?

[OpinionatedCyborg]

plus the anxiety and hydration before the race means they might have the urge to pee, even if just a little. I know that's how I was before races... in the bathroom until the last minute.

[blame space]

holy shit thread of the month

[Antti]

My mind is blown. I used to swim competitively and thought I was the only one doing it.


That's gross, other people!

[JumpingTheGun]

[blame space]

pretty sure when i was a kid i managed to poop in a pool

[demon]

In highschool swim class they would always tell us there's a special invisible dye in the pool water that turns purple when it comes into contact with urine. Pretty sure they were lying, but I never dared to find out myself.

[ShadyMilkman]

When I swam and played water polo, you're damn right I pissed in the pool. Everyone did - sometimes that water was fucking freezing

Felt good

[blame space]

In highschool swim class they would always tell us there's a special invisible dye in the pool water that turns purple when it comes into contact with urine. Pretty sure they were lying, but I never dared to find out myself.

this is like antipee propaganda 101

[JumpingTheGun]

Yes that would be what we call bullshit.

[Eggman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKuOk_CaRY&feature=plcp

[Daydream Sequence]

I'd definitely pee in that little pool all the divers jump into after a dive.

[FairyD]

You guys stupid peeing in the shower. I pee on my porch. If i'm going to mark my territory I'm doing it properly. The mail man even complains when he smells urine in the morning.