hello!! im new to these boards, and was wondering what y'all thought. Most of the time in the Olympics the ages of swimmers seem to be between the early teens to about early 30s. (pardon me if im wrong on this.) Is there some sort of age cap here? it seems that way to me. I am 23, LOVE swimming and still dream about what if i had devoted my time to my olympic dream. what if i started now, would I be at that level. I beleive you are the age u feel u are. its just a number. what do YOU think? :)
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Thanks for the info. Howard. I liken the *older* athletes to The "SeaBiscuits" of the sport. Certainly they'll bring some positive attention to Masters Swimming.
Aside from very respectable times, I think many people will be impressed with the youthful appearance of most masters competitors, especially the elite. It would be interesting to see a survey on how many USMS members get confused for looking much younger than their actual age.
Perhaps the realization will soon be made that the fountain of youth has black stripes on the bottom and stinks like chlorine.:)
Thanks for the info. Howard. I liken the *older* athletes to The "SeaBiscuits" of the sport. Certainly they'll bring some positive attention to Masters Swimming.
Aside from very respectable times, I think many people will be impressed with the youthful appearance of most masters competitors, especially the elite. It would be interesting to see a survey on how many USMS members get confused for looking much younger than their actual age.
Perhaps the realization will soon be made that the fountain of youth has black stripes on the bottom and stinks like chlorine.:)
