WESTON, Mass. — To be considered a top 10, all-time swimmer for the Weston Tide in 4 different events is saying something. Theo Bodet, Weston’s Senior swimmer extraordinaire is currently that person and most likely will crack the top 10 in every event by the end of the 2021/2022 season. Since freshman year, Theo has been the model of consistency, and, this season, he has been the most dominating swimmer in every pool in which he has competed. For example, on the December 22nd Weston/Wayland meet at Wayland, Theo broke 2 Wayland pool records – one in the 200 Individual Medley and the other in the 500 Freestyle.

As Coach McLaughlin states, “Theo is the most complete swimmer I have ever coached.”  When not swimming for the Weston Tide, Theo swims for the Gator Swim Club. Theo recently committed to swim at The University of California Santa Barbara, a Division 1 swim program. Interview with Theo Bodet:

How Long Have You Been Swimming? 

Theo Bodet: 9 years.

What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?

Bodet: My preseason goals for swimming are to make summer junior national cuts and to have fun.

What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge? 

Bodet: My biggest challenge in swimming has been to learn technique. I needed to learn to slow down and take the time to develop my technique.

What was the best advice you were ever given?

Bodet: There is no success without failure.

What do you love about your sport?

Bodet: I love swimming because it is a way for me to escape reality for a moment.

Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?

Bodet: Before I race, I listen to music, do some quick stretching, and, along with breathing exercises, slap myself to get the blood flowing.

What do you like to do outside of your sport?

Bodet: I like to go for long rides with my friends and play video games occasionally.

What has being a member of a team taught you?

Bodet: Being on a team has helped me to be a better person and push others to the limits.

What is the best piece of advice you have received from a coach or mentor?

Bodet: Practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect.

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