it's truly remarkable and rare for an over 40 swimmer to make national time standards.
Ande
Originally posted by Peter Cruise
I note Dennis Baker, 44 years young, seeded #44 in 200BF at
2:04.96, just under a second short of Oly Trial cut. Go Dennis!
That guy is my idol. When I am his age, I will be likely if I can finished a 200 fly let alone do my best times ever. Go Dennis and get that Trial cut.
Originally posted by Peter Cruise
I note Dennis Baker, 44 years young, seeded #44 in 200BF at
2:04.96, just under a second short of Oly Trial cut. Go Dennis!
Dennis Baker did a 2:06.06 in his 200 fly. that is great. How inspiring this is. My first 100 was a 1:00.86 so he came back about a 1:05. This guy could totally get the Olympic Trial cut.
today's prelim session has begun
drop by
http://www.omegatiming.com/
then click on
"Live Timing results"
and you can watch results from heats
mens 100 free is just starting
I bet he did a slight flutter or dolphin kick on a pullout. The only other thing I can think of is touching with one hand, and I'm sure he's an advanced enough swimmer to know not to do that (right, Otylia?).
I think Dennis will do it. On another USOpen topic: does anyone know why Mike Brown, who would have been top qualifier in 200m *** was disqualified? I know, I noticed because he is Canadian, but a couple of others were too, & I am curious re pending rule changes what exactly they were calling them on.
Just wondering, Are Americans are living in another country, can they go to that country's Nationals since foreigners who reside in the states go to Nationals all the time.
It depends on whether the country's organizing committee invites them. The French and Candians were probably invited,a s were other countries I'm sure, since the world champs was on our continent.
When I was on the Resident Team, I remember us getting invited to the Australian short course (meters) champs. We didn't go, but I imagine many swimmers go out of the country to meets other than World cups.
Also, I would imagine teams get personal invites instead of national teams. Can you imagine the entire Michigan men's team going to a meet? You'd get slaughtered, but you'd race the best.
