How many swimmers go to Nationals who *don't* meet the NQTs?

Hi everyone. I'm a slow fitness swimmer who hasn't competed since I was 14, but I'd like to start participating just because it looks fun. I understand that anyone *can* swim up to 3 events at Nationals, but do non-qualifiers take advantage of that? What proportion of heats 'd like to go, but don't want to slow everyone else down.
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  • KRA GOOD FOR YOU !!!!! What you have done for yourself is a really good thing. And the step up to try Nationals is to be applauded !! This is why winning is a part of our sport but not the only thing that brings new - old into it for starters or to return to competition. I got a man like you at 335 lbs. to start swimming years ago & he does the 200 fly at state Not fast but he gives it all he has.
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  • KRA GOOD FOR YOU !!!!! What you have done for yourself is a really good thing. And the step up to try Nationals is to be applauded !! This is why winning is a part of our sport but not the only thing that brings new - old into it for starters or to return to competition. I got a man like you at 335 lbs. to start swimming years ago & he does the 200 fly at state Not fast but he gives it all he has.
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