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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  • I'm possibly going to Nationals but I've looked at previous years results and QTs and I'm nowhere near that fast. Please remember you don't need to meet QTs to swim up to 3 events (except for the 1500m free - you must meet the QT to swim that event). You don't have to be near the QT - pick three events and come and have fun!
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  • I'm possibly going to Nationals but I've looked at previous years results and QTs and I'm nowhere near that fast. Please remember you don't need to meet QTs to swim up to 3 events (except for the 1500m free - you must meet the QT to swim that event). You don't have to be near the QT - pick three events and come and have fun!
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