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
Originally posted by NKMD
It's hard to get a word in since he took the cordless mic to the blocks when he was swimming and then started commentating right after he was done swimming.
I noticed that! I saw him with the mic while he was standing behind the blocks waiting for his relay heat. I expected him to hand over the mic sort of like runners have to pass the baton in relays :)
I had a great meet and a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped out in Ft. Lauderdale!
Originally posted by NKMD
It's hard to get a word in since he took the cordless mic to the blocks when he was swimming and then started commentating right after he was done swimming.
I noticed that! I saw him with the mic while he was standing behind the blocks waiting for his relay heat. I expected him to hand over the mic sort of like runners have to pass the baton in relays :)
I had a great meet and a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped out in Ft. Lauderdale!
