Author: Jessie O'Dea Walker

Jessie O’Dea Walker

Jessie O’Dea Walker is a freelance writer and author of "The Deep End," a collection of personal essays that examine her identity before, during, and after an extreme competitive swimming career. She lives in the Bon Air area with her husband, daughter, and two feline fur babies.

baby at an indoor swimming pool

Real mom and former D1 swimmer Jessie O’Dea Walker didn’t think there was much for her to learn from her daughter’s swim lessons, but it ended up being an educational experience for both of them.