Does anyone know, anecdotally or otherwise...
What is the high achievement range for a master's swimmer who only started swimming in their early 30's, or late 20's... something like that.
How far were they able to go (I don't mean the distance), but achievement wise...
Anyone competing at top masters levels that hasn't been a competetive swimmer as a kid?
I'd like to hear their stories.
Don't forget, swimming is a skill. While we get caught up in how much physical conditioning we lose as we grow older, our swimming technique improves. (Or at least it does in theory... :) )
It might be interesting to compare people with a similar experience level. Find a group of swimmers who have been at it 2, 5 or 10 years, of all different ages (30s, 40s, etc.), and see whether they've had a similar learning / speed curve.
Don't forget, swimming is a skill. While we get caught up in how much physical conditioning we lose as we grow older, our swimming technique improves. (Or at least it does in theory... :) )
It might be interesting to compare people with a similar experience level. Find a group of swimmers who have been at it 2, 5 or 10 years, of all different ages (30s, 40s, etc.), and see whether they've had a similar learning / speed curve.
