City Snapshot: Splashing Back in the Pool (Photo Essay)

The COVID-19 pandemic left athletes at all levels unable to train or compete in their beloved sport, but this didn’t stop athletes from staying hopeful and continuing to train on their own for the next meet. The Monmouth County Swimming Conference, which is made up of six teams of children ranging from 5 to 18 years old, returned to the pool ready to compete the following summer after a year without swimming. Produced by Kaitlin Balasaygun. Adviser: R. Leung (Photo: Kaitlin Balasaygun)