Here are five funny trivia facts about swimming:

1. The Pool Pee Dilemma: It’s an open secret that many swimmers, especially kids, have peed in a pool at least once. But did you know that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps once admitted to peeing in the pool during competitions? He said, "Chlorine kills it, so it’s not bad." The idea of world-class athletes taking a quick "pee break" while racing is both funny and a little gross!

2. The Swimming Cap Struggle: Swimmers often wear tight caps to reduce drag, but getting those caps on can be a hilarious ordeal. Watching someone struggle to squeeze their hair (and sometimes their ears) under a swimming cap is like witnessing an epic battle—where the cap almost always wins!

3. The Myth of the Blue Dye: Many public pools have a longstanding myth about a special blue dye that reveals when someone pees in the water by turning bright blue around them. While this dye doesn't actually exist, the fear of suddenly being surrounded by a blue cloud has deterred many would-be pool urinators!

4. A Pool for Ducks?: In 2014, a public pool in Germany was closed temporarily because a family of ducks decided to take up residence. The lifeguards couldn't chase them away, so the pool was humorously labeled as "occupied." Imagine showing up to swim laps and finding out the pool was reserved for ducks!

5. Swimming Lessons Gone Wild: Many kids start swimming lessons at a young age, and the antics during these lessons can be hilarious. From kids trying to "swim" on dry land to the ones who cling to their instructors like a koala, learning to swim is often more about laughs than laps.

These fun facts showcase the lighter side of swimming, reminding us that even a serious sport can have its amusing moments.