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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Bearing a child and birthing is as demanding a life event as there is..I can not imagine a mother whom would really be that interested in competive swimming as to actually participation. the child and its birth and health is formost in mind . Now I guess later on a swimmer could regain the former physical condition..but whos really got the time for competive swim training with a new born??? Or toddler?? Swimming for exercise is one thing.. serious competition is another. It could be done but the money pocket for the baby sitter has got to be deep. And there must be time sent with the child no matter what!
Bearing a child and birthing is as demanding a life event as there is..I can not imagine a mother whom would really be that interested in competive swimming as to actually participation. the child and its birth and health is formost in mind . Now I guess later on a swimmer could regain the former physical condition..but whos really got the time for competive swim training with a new born??? Or toddler?? Swimming for exercise is one thing.. serious competition is another. It could be done but the money pocket for the baby sitter has got to be deep. And there must be time sent with the child no matter what!
