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Why the BYU swimming team went to Puerto Rico while other teams stayed home

Courtesy BYU swimming team

The BYU swimming and diving team took time to serve while in Puerto Rico to train for the upcoming season.

Every single person every single day says, 'Thank you so much for being here!'

SALT LAKE CITY — Like quite a few other college programs, BYU’s swimming and diving team booked a training trip to Puerto Rico during the holidays before Hurricane Maria hammered the island.

Unlike the other 16 squads, the Cougars actually followed through with their plans.

The BYU swimmers, divers and staff members haven’t heard the end of it since arriving in Puerto Rico last week — in a good way.