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.
lapswimmr:
In my USMS experience, the vast majority of swimmers, who are married, have children, many quite young. In my lane at practice, we have a total of 5 swimmers with 8 children, all under 5. Almost all of us compete. Go to a USMS meet someday and look at the family support, often times you will see more than a few strollers on the deck. Pooch1 is a great example. You might not be able to image it, but there are tons of competitive women swimmers with young, very young children.
lapswimmr:
In my USMS experience, the vast majority of swimmers, who are married, have children, many quite young. In my lane at practice, we have a total of 5 swimmers with 8 children, all under 5. Almost all of us compete. Go to a USMS meet someday and look at the family support, often times you will see more than a few strollers on the deck. Pooch1 is a great example. You might not be able to image it, but there are tons of competitive women swimmers with young, very young children.
