It appears that Swimming World came out with the first Top 12 World Masters Swimmers.
Seems a little strange that there are only 2 people under the age of 50 on this list. Is there an age requirement here that we don't know about?
Where is the Evil Paul Smith's name on this list? He sets at least one National or World Record almost every year.
John Smith
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Swimmer Bill:
"the readers’ perceptions are often very different from the reality".
I would suggest to you that there is very little methodology here. In fact, I wonder how many of the judges or individuals selecting are current swimmers, from what nations, etc.
I believe athletes or ex-athletes, as those posting are in the better position to understand excellence rather than bureacrates, politically motived individuals, etc. The individuals doing the selecting and the methodology should have been put forward too.
By the by- who else would read these articles but either swimmers or ex-swimmers? I suggest your reality is not reality!
Swimmer Bill:
"the readers’ perceptions are often very different from the reality".
I would suggest to you that there is very little methodology here. In fact, I wonder how many of the judges or individuals selecting are current swimmers, from what nations, etc.
I believe athletes or ex-athletes, as those posting are in the better position to understand excellence rather than bureacrates, politically motived individuals, etc. The individuals doing the selecting and the methodology should have been put forward too.
By the by- who else would read these articles but either swimmers or ex-swimmers? I suggest your reality is not reality!
