Chapter 6
“Who’s your counter?” Coach Ken asked Ryan, frantic.
“Normally Owen does it,” said Ryan, realizing that he had forgotten to ask anyone to count his laps for him during his race.
“Well? Is Owen counting this time? You’re up like—NOW. Did you even ask him?” Coach Ken seemed annoyed. Ryan gazed around the pool but could not see the gangly Asian swimmer.
“I don’t know where he is!” Ryan was becoming a bit frantic, too.
“Well, I can’t count for you, so you better find someone fast!” cried Coach Ken. Long-distance events required an outside counter, to ensure the swimmer completed the required number of lengths, and because in the excitement of a race, it was almost impossible for a swimmer to keep track of how many laps he had swum.
“I’ll count,” volunteered Erik, removing the
