The way I have this figured
In "Olympic Dreams" STS is "channeling" autobiographical material to a greater degree than in his other stories. I think "Jimmy" contains a lot of characteristics and features of how STS saw HIMSELF at that age. At that age STS saw himself as somewhat non-athletic looking and uncoordinated. But note now Jimmy has now discovered the gym and the weight lifting equipment. Jimmy's physique along with his self-image will continue to improve as the story progresses, at least to the extent that there are more episodes to follow.
I'm a big advocate for what proper gym equipment can do for a guy's physique, and once a guy gets in his mid-teens, everything starts to happen more quickly---I suspect that STS went through all of this himself, including the arousals and erections under the swimsuits. Exercised and rapidly growing muscles each become mini testosterone pumps, which is cool but makes controlling erections and arousal just that much more difficult for the teens who are woking out a lot.
I also expect that there was at least one older male swimmer in STS's life that he admired very much both with respect to physique and swimming ability.
I have often said I would have loved to be able to go through my teen years just one more time knowing what I know now about a whole bunch of stuff. I think a lot of guys, perhaps including STS, feel the same way.
Sebbie
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