Extol Sports May 2017 | Page 5

extol SPORTS VOL. 1, NO. 5 | MAY 2017 12 A DAY AT THE BEACH IS NO DAY AT THE BEACH Oh, the things we tell ourselves when the summer sun begins to blaze. 24 SPLISH SPLASH Home of the Innocents offers Baby Splash Classes to little ones from around the community. 14 A TASTE OF SOIN 26 A STORY OF LIFE Fest of Ale is good for what “ale’s ya” and benefits charity, too. Every day writer Jeff Nunn wakes up is a good one. These are the words he lives by after almost losing his life. 30 THE SWIMMING SHOCKER After shocking the swimming world, University of Louisville’s Mallory Comerford wants more. 30 EVERYBODY INTO THE POOL If you want to do more than splash around in the water, these tips will help you swim for your health. IN EVERY ISSUE Inspire............................................................................. 5 Extol Sports Team...................................................... 6 Editor’s Note................................................................ 9 The Athlete Next Door........................................... 10 Health Corner.............................................................12 A Little Man’s Take On A Big Sports World...35 Louisville City FC..................................................... 36 Pro Tip..........................................................................38 Advertisers................................................................. 41 BodyBuilderMom.................................................... 42 FamFitter.................................................................... 44 Events.......................................................................... 46 The Final Say............................................................. 48 18 SWIM IN STYLE Make a splash in Cannonball Swimwear, a company started by Louisville designer Laura Patterson. Photo of model Iris Gloria Mattingly by Antonio Pantoja. ON THE COVER: Model Iris Gloria Mattingly is wearing a one-piece swimsuit handmade by Laura Patterson of Cannonball Swimwear, which is based in Louisville. • Photo by Antonio Pantoja • Hair and Makeup by J Nicolle Salon & Spa 3