Does anyone know the percentage of ex-college swimmers vs. non-college swimmers competing at Nationals? Also does anyone know the number or percentage of people new to swimming who have gone on to swim at Nationals?
High school only, started really late, learned the strokes for the first time as a sophomore. Have always felt like I have unfinished business because I got such a late start!
I swam only for my High School team, an one time on a summer league. I really wish I had the opportunity to swim on a club team growing up let alone swimming on a college team. The colleges I attended did not have swim teams. I do currently swim in competitions held by both US Masters and USA Swimming with a few friends. Obviously USMS has more diverse age groups and skill levels. USAS generally a lot more competitive, but I can keep up. One thing is for sure, it would be great to compete in both USMS and USAS if you are able to.
