Petrus Truter

What are some of your most memorable moments or achievements?

There are two incredibly beautiful and memorable moments that stand out in my swimming career, and both involve that big step in the sport. The first is when I qualified for my very first Junior National competition, and I remember being so incredibly pumped because I missed the qualifying time by a hair in the previous season. The second and most memorable achievement was when I qualified for the Junior World Championships in the 200m Breaststroke. That was when I knew I had the capability to become an international level swimmer and that I could pursue my dream of becoming an Olympian one day.

What are some of your top tips?

Focus on yourself. This is probably my most important tip because once you are centred within yourself and what you want to achieve not only in swimming but also in life, then you will be unstoppable. Don’t let other people’s opinions about you change who you are or change what you want to achieve, because in most cases it will limit you. Don’t put a limit on your goals and dreams and certainly don’t let anyone tell you what is possible and what is not. I’ve seen people perform “The Impossible” and then it’s not so “impossible” after all. So set your mind on that goal or dream because you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Apart from swimming, what do you do for fun?

If I am not swimming, then I am on the golf course either playing a round of 9 or 18 holes, or I am busy practicing on the driving range. So, it’s safe to say that when I am done with swimming, I will be pursuing golf as a second sport. Apart from golf, I love to be in and surrounded by nature, so going for walks in a forest and hiking are among my favourites.

What is your favourite Speedo product and why?

Personally, I really enjoy the Fastskin Hyper Elite and the Speedsocket 2.0 goggles because they provide such a comfortable feel around your eyes and make it feel as if the goggles aren’t even sitting on your face.