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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  • We can find JERKS in all lines of work & play. Most of us are very supportive of others!! Dismiss the jerk & return to meets & Nats. I have always been "big" hence my nickname of ORCA cuz I swim pretty fast for a big guy. That name was dropped on me about 17 years ago at a Illinois state meet by a team mate. Ihave been to 4 ants cover my career & been pleased with results even if i did not meet Q times. It's the swims & PEOPLE.
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  • We can find JERKS in all lines of work & play. Most of us are very supportive of others!! Dismiss the jerk & return to meets & Nats. I have always been "big" hence my nickname of ORCA cuz I swim pretty fast for a big guy. That name was dropped on me about 17 years ago at a Illinois state meet by a team mate. Ihave been to 4 ants cover my career & been pleased with results even if i did not meet Q times. It's the swims & PEOPLE.
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