Meet This U.S. Swimmer's Unusual (Imaginary) Pet

Watch Lilly King take on a mythical creature in a dream

NBCUniversal Media, LLC Lilly King can swim fast enough to get away from anyone. But why did she struggle to avoid a cat and a minotaur in a bizarre dream she had? We aren’t sure either, but we animated her story.

The pressure is on and U.S. Olympic swimmer Lilly King could have had a more run-of-the-mill anxiety dream. Oversleeping for her race, maybe, or leaving her bathing suit at home.

Instead, King, who swims the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke, dreamed of a wacky menagerie. 

>Streaming 24/7: Watch NBC 5 local news and weather for free wherever you are

No lions or tigers or bears, oh my, but a walking, talking alligator and other vivid creatures make an appearance.

Now to keep that alligator out of the Olympic pool.

Get top local stories in DFW delivered to you every morning. >Sign up for NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter.
Exit mobile version