Being an Olympian is no easy task. It takes practice, dedication, and the drive to go above and beyond average human limitations. The Fall 2014 Sea Olympics was no exception. Experience a day full of fierce competition aboard the MV Explorer with the GIFs below highlighting the most intense and hysterical moments.

16. PREPPING TO WIN WITH A FRESH COAT OF PAINT

15. MAKING UP FOR MISSING FOOTBALL SEASON

14. GETTING DRENCHED TO WIN POINTS IN THE GREAT WATER POUR

13. MAKING NEW FRIENDS THANKS TO AN ORANGE

12. …AND ANOTHER WATER BALLOON BITES THE DUST

11. NO TIME FOR HIGH-FIVES WHEN YOU’RE 3 1/2 FEET TALL…TOO BUSY WINNING AT LIMBO

10. SPIKING THE VOLLEYBALL TO STAY AFLOAT IN THE GAME

9. SURPRISING  YOUR PROFESSORS WITH YOUR AMAZING PING-PONG SKILLS

8. GIVING IT ALL YOU GOT TO PULL IN A WIN

7. USING TEAMWORK MAKES THE HULA-HOOP GO ‘ROUND

6. CRABWALK THIS WAY IN THE RELAY!

5. SPRINTING…OR WADDLING TO THE FINISH LINE

4. IMPRESSING YOUR FRIENDS WITH A PERFECT ROUTINE

3. COMPLETING YOUR PERFORMANCE AFTER HOURS OF PRACTICE

2. WATCHING YOUR PROFESSOR CHANNEL MICHAEL JACKSON AT THE LIP SYNCH COMPETITION

1. FINISHING THE SHOW WITH A GRAND FINALE