Gasp! Retirement!

Originally posted by Alicat It could be just an acknowledgement of getting older, but Richard Quick announced his retirement from coaching and remnants of my world came crashing down. My era of idols are coming to a close, Jenny Thompson, Matt Biondi, Pablo Morals, Mary T., Betsy Mitchell, Janet Evens, Kristen Otto (yes I grew up with the DDR as the main competitors to the US.). Sigh… Granted Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps are exciting, but it’s like the doors are closing and the group have moved on to the next round of swimming stars. Just taking a moment to reflect. Thanks. I saw Tracey Caulkins in the most recent issue of Swimming World/Swim Magazine. She was the cover girl of Swimming World when I was an age grouper in the late 70s. I felt very old. Richard Quick coached in Dallas in the 70s but left for greener pastures. Every time I see his name it takes me back to freshman year in HS...28 years ago! Ackkkk.

Originally posted by Alicat It could be just an acknowledgement of getting older, but Richard Quick announced his retirement from coaching and remnants of my world came crashing down. My era of idols are coming to a close, Jenny Thompson, Matt Biondi, Pablo Morals, Mary T., Betsy Mitchell, Janet Evens, Kristen Otto (yes I grew up with the DDR as the main competitors to the US.). Sigh… Granted Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps are exciting, but it’s like the doors are closing and the group have moved on to the next round of swimming stars. Just taking a moment to reflect. Thanks. I saw Tracey Caulkins in the most recent issue of Swimming World/Swim Magazine. She was the cover girl of Swimming World when I was an age grouper in the late 70s. I felt very old. Richard Quick coached in Dallas in the 70s but left for greener pastures. Every time I see his name it takes me back to freshman year in HS...28 years ago! Ackkkk.