I was just wondering. At what point is ones swimming career while they realise that they have hit the wall, and then sur passed it and they cant possibly go faster??
The reason I ask is because Phelphs is "retiring" after the 2012 games.
But then I see athlets go out and compete that are well into their late 20's and early 30's.
What is the averge prime age for a male swimmer before times start becoming slower???
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I don't think there is a specific age where swimmers start to get slower because of age in their 20's or even 30's. This is just my opinion, but some of the time swimmers who compete at that level just get tired of making swimming a fulltime job. Their whole lifestyle must be centered around swimming their event if they are going to compete at the highest levels.
Others might want to try other pursuits in life, or use their swimming expertise for the betterment of other swimmers and the sport of swimming.
I don't think there is a specific age where swimmers start to get slower because of age in their 20's or even 30's. This is just my opinion, but some of the time swimmers who compete at that level just get tired of making swimming a fulltime job. Their whole lifestyle must be centered around swimming their event if they are going to compete at the highest levels.
Others might want to try other pursuits in life, or use their swimming expertise for the betterment of other swimmers and the sport of swimming.
