NEW YORK (WABC) -- When it comes to inclusivity, one especially talented aquatics team in New York has been making a splash for decades.
Team New York Aquatics is one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ swim teams in the world with about 350 active athletes participating in four different spots: Diving, water polo, speed swimming and artistic (also known as "synchronized") swimming. Its athletes compete on local, national and international levels.
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Board President Tevin Williams says the comradery goes beyond conventional team dynamics. "We are not only a competitive team, were a social team. It's always good to have that comradery in the sense of that identity that you carry."
He says there's a spot for everyone: "We get people who have never been on a swim team before, like I was when I joined this team. Or you have people who have swam their entire life and swam in college and just want to stay in shape."