Does anyone know a woman who was able to swim at their top form after she had a child? In running, Marion Jones was able to come back in international form after giving birth. I was just wondering if swimmers are able to do this yet. This woman doesn't have to be an Internationally ranked swimmer as well.
I was thinking about this after a girl I knew was going to go under 5 minutes in the 500 free but she got pregnant in high school and she never got back to her top form. Where else could I ask this question than the USMS discussion board.
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My granddaugher swims on the a team Angel use to be associated with. Last fall, Angel was at an age group meet. Trying to explain her accomplishments to a 5 year old, we told my granddaughter that Angel had won 1st place at a meet where swimmers from all over the world had competed. My granddaughter went up to Angel and asked, "Are you really the fastest swimmer in the world?" Angel laughed and said, "Yes I was once, but not any more." It was just so sweet and wonderful to see a little one in awe of a great athlete and the athlete be so humble and down to earth.
Lainey
My granddaugher swims on the a team Angel use to be associated with. Last fall, Angel was at an age group meet. Trying to explain her accomplishments to a 5 year old, we told my granddaughter that Angel had won 1st place at a meet where swimmers from all over the world had competed. My granddaughter went up to Angel and asked, "Are you really the fastest swimmer in the world?" Angel laughed and said, "Yes I was once, but not any more." It was just so sweet and wonderful to see a little one in awe of a great athlete and the athlete be so humble and down to earth.
Lainey
