We all know that the best of the best who shine in the Olympics start at, like, age 3-5 and train hard thorought all the years to really achieve their best in their early-mid 20s.Out of curiosity, does anyone know any olimpians that started training very late, maybe closer to their 20s and performed very well at the olympics or were there "old" olimpians on the podium ever(in their 30s)?
And theoretically do you guys think it is possible for someone to start training at an adult age and win in the OLympics?
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From now on Rob is "Gramps":D :D
And although Alexandra Paul is happily married, us men still think of her in fond terms.
I know of masters swimmers around the world who have started swimming at a very late age (after 20) and have become world class, and not just at a masters level. But most of those examples came from other sports such as running or karate to name some I know of.
To be at a world class level it takes genetics to some extent, hard work and dedication, and great coaching. Any piece of the puzzle results in less.
From now on Rob is "Gramps":D :D
And although Alexandra Paul is happily married, us men still think of her in fond terms.
I know of masters swimmers around the world who have started swimming at a very late age (after 20) and have become world class, and not just at a masters level. But most of those examples came from other sports such as running or karate to name some I know of.
To be at a world class level it takes genetics to some extent, hard work and dedication, and great coaching. Any piece of the puzzle results in less.
