hi all, I'm writing from Italy. Hope not to be politically incorrect, you know, sometimes one uses wrong expressions which may be offensive without knowing it - English is not my language.
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My question: has someone understood why there are no black swimmers at the top of the world rankings? is there a physiologic reason? Thank you Antonio
Just saw a story in the Seattle Times written by someone in their 30s who finally took the plunge and learned to swim:
seattletimes.nwsource.com/.../2018589756_pacificpswimming15.html
It's always inspiring to hear about someone learning to swim as an adult. I'm sure it's terrifying and embarrassing, but--hopefully--ultimately exhilarating and empowering!
Good story. I always dread the stories on every warm holiday in which one or more people drown at local lakes. I have often thought that it would be great if the local high school or USAS teams could sponsor a weekend program to at least try to drown proof some of the kids who would not otherwise have access to lessons.
Maybe Masters teams could do something similar for adults.
Just saw a story in the Seattle Times written by someone in their 30s who finally took the plunge and learned to swim:
seattletimes.nwsource.com/.../2018589756_pacificpswimming15.html
It's always inspiring to hear about someone learning to swim as an adult. I'm sure it's terrifying and embarrassing, but--hopefully--ultimately exhilarating and empowering!
Good story. I always dread the stories on every warm holiday in which one or more people drown at local lakes. I have often thought that it would be great if the local high school or USAS teams could sponsor a weekend program to at least try to drown proof some of the kids who would not otherwise have access to lessons.
Maybe Masters teams could do something similar for adults.
