Chicago Smelts (LGBTQ+ Masters Swim Team)

The Chicago Smelts is Chicago's premiere LGBTQ+ U.S. Masters swim team, encouraging fitness, friendship, community and competition through swimming. Membership is open to everyone, including gay-friendly straight swimmers. Founded in 1988, the team currently has a roster of over 100 swimmers from around Chicago and includes athletes of all abilities ranging from beginners to triathletes to former college superstars.