With over 20 years of experience in swimming, Toni Portenier has cultivated a lifelong passion for the sport and a deep connection to the swimming community. After retiring from competitive swimming two years ago, she was inspired by Coach Mike Shines to return as a master swimmer, reigniting her love for the water. "Swimming has always felt like a second home and has profoundly shaped me, instilling discipline, perseverance, and dedication"—qualities she now strives to pass on to athletes both in and out of the pool.