Although I was very impressed with Sabir the swimmer, I was not impressed with Sabir the person. What was up with him flexing his muscles before the 50 FLY? Is this the NFL/ NBA or is this master's swimming? I didn't appreciate the "hey everyone, look at me" attitude. Swim the race, shake hands with your competitors, and be thankful for the gift God has given you. Don't show up your competitor like a Pro Wrestler. I wonder how much muscle flexing Sabir will do before events at the olympic trials! I have much respect for him for his talent and swimming accomplishments. But after his display before the 50 Fly, I have little respect for him as the person.
What exactly is the difference between masters and senior nationals or Olympic Trials? I am not saying there should be a time limit, but there is a sort of unspoke consideration. Why don't you see Michael Phelps at USMS meets or Ian Crocker, Eric Vendt, Chad Carvin or Jenny Thompson? I understand why the Race club is trying to make money...it's definitely hard to come by in swimming. It just seems to me that there was something taken away from the masters national meet by them being there (to make money).
What exactly is the difference between masters and senior nationals or Olympic Trials? I am not saying there should be a time limit, but there is a sort of unspoke consideration. Why don't you see Michael Phelps at USMS meets or Ian Crocker, Eric Vendt, Chad Carvin or Jenny Thompson? I understand why the Race club is trying to make money...it's definitely hard to come by in swimming. It just seems to me that there was something taken away from the masters national meet by them being there (to make money).
