One of the most overlooked of Laura's accomplishments is the fact that she has been a Swimming World magazine Masters Swimmer of the Year for the past 10 years (and will no doubt make it 11 this year). The designation is made to the 6 men and 6 women who have the most FINA world records during the competition year. This means that Laura would need to continue to get faster and break her own records for each of the 5 years in the age group. Most SOTY recipients can qualify for their first and maybe 2nd year in an age group but to do it year in and year out for a decade is extraordinary. She gets my vote.
One of the most overlooked of Laura's accomplishments is the fact that she has been a Swimming World magazine Masters Swimmer of the Year for the past 10 years (and will no doubt make it 11 this year). The designation is made to the 6 men and 6 women who have the most FINA world records during the competition year. This means that Laura would need to continue to get faster and break her own records for each of the 5 years in the age group. Most SOTY recipients can qualify for their first and maybe 2nd year in an age group but to do it year in and year out for a decade is extraordinary. She gets my vote.
