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 must point out that Lindsay is presently embroiled in a similar discussion of much the same points in a Canadian forum. He is obviously a glutton for punishment, therefore his potential for doing massive amounts of yardage plus dedication to technical improvement means the sky is the limit. Watch out Tall Paul...
I must point out that Lindsay is presently embroiled in a similar discussion of much the same points in a Canadian forum. He is obviously a glutton for punishment, therefore his potential for doing massive amounts of yardage plus dedication to technical improvement means the sky is the limit. Watch out Tall Paul...
