Thoughts on Lap Swimmers Who Refuse to Share Lanes in Public Pools?

Hi folks,

I’ve been using public pools for lap swimming and I’ve noticed an issue that’s been bugging me. Some lap swimmers seem to think that paying for their swim session gives them exclusive use of an entire lane, even when the pool is busy. They refuse to share, which can be frustrating.

I understand that some people might not be experienced swimmers and are just there for exercise, but this attitude seems excessive. It’s just a public pool, after all.

Does anyone else find this frustrating? What are your thoughts on lap swimmers who won’t share lanes? How do you handle it when you encounter this situation?

It’s definitely frustrating when swimmers refuse to share lanes. I usually politely ask to split or circle swim. Most will agree once you explain it’s a shared space. If not, speak with the pool staff for assistance.