He's the youngest US swimmer to go pro. Phelps was 15 when he went pro, but at that point he was already an Olympian.
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So who is more impressive as an age grouper: Michael Andrew or Chas Morton? I believe Chas Morton still holds NAG records from the early 80s. Even his backstroke swims (with the old turn) are still way up there in the Top 100.
I VOTE Chas Morton.
want to know why?
because he broke MY record in 11-12 100m fly that was a 1.03.81 and lasted for 2 years.
the record i broke was P. Oswangy and was set 3 months before i was born.
in the last 47 years only 3 have held that record.
but i dont know if that is impressive as jessie vassallo's 1500m record from '76 still being there.
but i'm also pretty darn proud to say i was the head timer for this WR swim:
GUTHRIE David
USA
02:32.55
11-08-2012
So who is more impressive as an age grouper: Michael Andrew or Chas Morton? I believe Chas Morton still holds NAG records from the early 80s. Even his backstroke swims (with the old turn) are still way up there in the Top 100.
I VOTE Chas Morton.
want to know why?
because he broke MY record in 11-12 100m fly that was a 1.03.81 and lasted for 2 years.
the record i broke was P. Oswangy and was set 3 months before i was born.
in the last 47 years only 3 have held that record.
but i dont know if that is impressive as jessie vassallo's 1500m record from '76 still being there.
but i'm also pretty darn proud to say i was the head timer for this WR swim:
GUTHRIE David
USA
02:32.55
11-08-2012