Territorial dispute in swimming pool

[tamade]

I am lucky enough to have a proper lunch break and at least three times a week I go to a nearby hotel and swim a mile, sometimes 2km.

Today I was alone in the pool and started swimming in lane two (of four) which is one lane away from the side closest to the changing rooms entrance. About 30 min later a man got in and stated to swim in lane 1. Five minutes after that he changed into my lane. I caught up with him at the far end and when he turned he looked at me swimming toward him and seemed surprised (surprised I hadn't moved lanes?). He then kicked off the wall and swam beneath me and under the lane divider into lane three. Not long after I finished up and went to get changed. Before exiting I looked back and sure enough he had moved back into lane two, which I presume is "his". And based on that I believe that he was trying to claim lane 2 when he initially moved in.

He is another regular I have seen him coming as I am going although we don't usually use the pool at the same time.

I think this is knobish behaviour

Again, according to you. Not absolute.

And me and the 79% of people who agree with the OP.

Why because you say so?

Don’t be silly, that’s not what she said.

He's a bloke. Is there not a Dadsnet?

And? That doesn't mean it's accurate.

Or his. Yet he swam under her. Creep.

It's mumsnet men can do no right so they will agree with the Op
Meanwhile back in the real world there's a man, going about his business with no idea he's caused this much drama on a thread...

Are most club swimmers/ex-club swimmers who do this creeps then, or just one OP doesn't like in her 'territory'?

No she made up some nonsense about why he was going back to his preferred lane.

Correct.
There are horrific men out there, nobody is denying that, but this false outrage is ridiculous.

I love them, but there are too many like this and we’re allowed to talk about it.

Nonsense, sounds like a man.

'Like this'?
Were you there?
How do you know OPs narrative is correct?

So I'm a man becsuse i don't agree with you ok

Oops, you've let your mask slip there.
Off you go to the next male hating thread.

Absolutely. Normal people know this. It's only weirdos and men people marking their territory that don't.

The fact he swam underneath you - who does that? - says everything about this man.

Maybe he does like lane 2 the best. With something like a regular swim people do have little rituals and routines that help them to get through the excercise and make sure they do it reguarly.
My guess is he wasnt thinking as deeply about it as you were.
Maybe he wanted to swim in lane 2, moved into it, saw you were there, did the decent thing and moved out and then when you got out then moved back when you got out.

Nope.
'Normal' people don't think they own a lane or try to read other people's minds.
HTH

Incorrect. HTH

I agree.

Yes, you are incorrect.
Glad to help.

I wouldn't worry, just concentrate on your swimming and ignore others! Or pick a new hobby if this vexes you so.

Right back at you.
You're welcome.