Thanks to everyone involved in the Ft. Lauderdale Nationals. I had a great time and met some exceptional people. I especially want to thank Doug Malcolm for the competition in the adjacent lane. It looks like (from USMS data) you have not competed for quite a while and had a great meet! I had not competed for over 20 years when I entered the 2001 Nat's at Santa Clara and have done pretty well for the past few years. Doug exemplifies what our sport should be all about; a true competitor who brings out the best in someone like me who may not have accomplished the standards acheived in Ft. Lauderdale without someone like him next to me. I never got a chance to thank you so I am doing so now. Keep up the good work!
I would also like to congradulate John Blank for being the first male competitor over 45 to break one minute in the 100 yard breaststroke; a great accomplishment! I have never broken a minute in that event and am full of envy.
Lee Rider
I'd like to especially thank the announcer Mark Gill. He was well informed, energetic and funny all at the same time. We should offer him the job of USMS annoucer and get him to all the meets.
I'll second the congratulations to Jon Blank. I trained next to him all year. He set his goals, worked hard and it paid off. I know this will embarrass him but he's an example for all of us to follow.
I'd like to especially thank the announcer Mark Gill. He was well informed, energetic and funny all at the same time. We should offer him the job of USMS annoucer and get him to all the meets.
I'll second the congratulations to Jon Blank. I trained next to him all year. He set his goals, worked hard and it paid off. I know this will embarrass him but he's an example for all of us to follow.
