I've noticed over the last 10 years that the slower swimmers (around my speed or slower) seem to be sitting out Nationals. Each year, at least in the breaststroke events, it seems to be only the super fast attend the meet. When I first started going to nationals, back in 1989, there seemed to be more of a mix of abilities. Now at least since 1997 it seems that only the big guns seem to compete on the National level. Pretty discouraging for us slower swimmers.
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My motivation when being a slower competitor at Nationals in men ages 40 to 44, is to experience as a late starter in the sport, the exposure to qualities.
My motivation when being a slower competitor at Nationals in men ages 40 to 44, is to experience as a late starter in the sport, the exposure to qualities.
