I'm a male, 36. How well does a 1:20 in the 100 freestyle compare to others in the same age group? I'd like to know how far off I am from being able to hang in a masters meet. Never swam in school or had coaching, took up swimming as a religion in October.
You will be able to "hang" at a Masters meet because, generally, events are seeded with all ages and both sexes swimming together. So, if you enter with a 1:20 time you should be surrounded by others of similar speed, they could be men or women, young or old.
As far as how your times compare to others your age? Well, there are guys your age who can swim a 100 yard free in 46 seconds. But don't let that faze you! Most people at Masters meets are there to swim as well as they can and to support others. We all know there are swimmers of widely varying abilities. Your 1:20 isn't going to be the fastest swim at the meet, but it won't be the slowest either. In short: you'll be fine. Just try it!
You will be able to "hang" at a Masters meet because, generally, events are seeded with all ages and both sexes swimming together. So, if you enter with a 1:20 time you should be surrounded by others of similar speed, they could be men or women, young or old.
As far as how your times compare to others your age? Well, there are guys your age who can swim a 100 yard free in 46 seconds. But don't let that faze you! Most people at Masters meets are there to swim as well as they can and to support others. We all know there are swimmers of widely varying abilities. Your 1:20 isn't going to be the fastest swim at the meet, but it won't be the slowest either. In short: you'll be fine. Just try it!
