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???
Two words............Rich Abrahams.
I may not have the dates exactly right, but close:
2nd at NCAA Swimming Championships 1965 (ish) 50 free 21.5
1st Masters Nationals Georgia Tech 2010 50 free 22.10 (age 65)
Can't find his time from college, but he went 100 free at Georgia Tech in 2010, 49.42, again, AGE 65
Two words............Rich Abrahams.
I may not have the dates exactly right, but close:
2nd at NCAA Swimming Championships 1965 (ish) 50 free 21.5
1st Masters Nationals Georgia Tech 2010 50 free 22.10 (age 65)
Can't find his time from college, but he went 100 free at Georgia Tech in 2010, 49.42, again, AGE 65
