But, of course, swimming has thrived in Buxton for decades. In our latest gallery, we have dug out these images of just some of the people who have played a part.
Take a look and see if you, or someone you know, features.
. The visit of Princess Anne for the opening of Buxton's swimming pool on 16th November 1972
Buxton Advertiser Archive, visit of Princess Anne 16/11/72, the Princess opens Buxton's swimming pool Photo: unknown staffer
. Buxton Swimming Club
A group from Buxton Swimming Club gather during a club event. Are you pictured? Photo: contributed
. A happy squad
Members of the Buxton Swimming Club squad back in 1993. Photo: Jason Chadwick
. A gem on their hands
Senior coach Mike Glossop and head coach David Peet are pictured with Abbie Wood back in 2012. They surely cannot have dreamt of what their young pupil would go on to achieve. Photo: Sam Longden
. A club on the up
This picture from 2012 shows the arrival of five new swimmers, which helped Buxton Swimming Club reach the landmark of 200 members. Photo: Sam Longden
. Buxton’s Abbie Wood - selected to swim for GB at the European Youth Olympics.
Buxton’s Abbie Wood - selected to swim for GB at the European Youth Olympics. Photo: contributed
. Buxton's pool opens in 1972
Princess Anne watches swimming demonstrations at the opening of Buxton's pool on 16th November 1972. Photo: JPI media
. Buxton's swimming pool is opened
The visit of Princess Anne for the opening of Buxton's swimming pool on 16th November 1972 Photo: JPI
. Youngsters from Buxton Swimming Club
Youngsters from Buxton Swimming Club after a past Club Championships night. Photo: submitted picture
. Lily Howard receives an award.
Buxton Swimming Club member Lily Howard receives an award ten years ago. Photo: contributed
1. Buxton Swimming Club
A group from Buxton Swimming Club gather during a club event. Are you pictured? Photo: contributed
2. A happy squad
Members of the Buxton Swimming Club squad back in 1993. Photo: Jason Chadwick
3. A gem on their hands
Senior coach Mike Glossop and head coach David Peet are pictured with Abbie Wood back in 2012. They surely cannot have dreamt of what their young pupil would go on to achieve. Photo: Sam Longden
4. A club on the up
This picture from 2012 shows the arrival of five new swimmers, which helped Buxton Swimming Club reach the landmark of 200 members. Photo: Sam Longden