Ahmad Zeaiter didn’t grow up swimming — in fact, he still remembers wearing floaties at age ten. But a college swim class (and meeting his future wife, Janet) sparked a lifelong love of the water. From teaching himself flip turns during Covid to embracing long-distance freestyle sets with PCY Masters, Ahmad’s journey is all about perseverance, learning, and the power of community.

From college pools in the 1970s to early-morning practices today, Al Lloyd’s swimming journey spans over five decades. He first joined Masters swimming in Arlington, VA back in 1973, and he’s been part of the community ever since.

Al swam competitively in high school and college, taught lessons, and even coached summer league teams. What keeps him coming back now? The camaraderie of teammates, the dedication of coaches Mike, Stacey, and Bip, and—of course—Donut Day.

Al still loves to challenge himself with IM days (even if freestyle sometimes sneaks in more than it used to). More importantly, he treasures the friendships swimming has given him and looks forward to building many more with this team.

Becky Monahan has always been drawn to the water. From her early days swimming laps at Cincinnati’s Coney Island Sunlight Pool to teaching lessons and coaching around the city, swimming has shaped every stage of her life. What began as casual lap swims soon grew into a passion for Masters swimming, fueled by the encouragement of coaches, teammates, and family. Today, Becky finds joy not only in the pool but also in the community it brings.

Ed Hunter has been part of the PCY Masters story since the beginning—literally. He helped organize the very first Masters meet at PCY in 1978 and has stayed connected to the sport and community ever since. With a love for freestyle, a knack for piano, and a dedication to service, Ed’s story is one of lasting impact both in and out of the pool.

Claudia Multer’s passion for swimming began at age 7 when she learned at the YMCA in Elgin, Illinois, and grew as she swam at various locations throughout her life. From the Catholic Club in Toledo to Meadowdale in Hamilton, swimming was always a constant presence. After retiring, Claudia joined Powel Crosley Masters, where she enjoys swimming with others rather than competing. Her love for technique and improving her strokes, especially breaststroke and butterfly, continues to fuel her swimming journey. With goals of completing a legal 400 IM and 200 Fly, Claudia embraces every step of her swimming experience.