I agree with you there. There are dozens of male swimmers that started in high school that made nationals. I think most males are about two years behind female swimmers in development. I think that female swimmers have it more difficult since you don't make nationals by age 15, you are not going to be the next Katie Hoff. Granted, there are more late starters making it big in the women's category than in the past. Also, parents can push hard kids that don't even make nationals. I know because my father did that.
I agree with you there. There are dozens of male swimmers that started in high school that made nationals. I think most males are about two years behind female swimmers in development. I think that female swimmers have it more difficult since you don't make nationals by age 15, you are not going to be the next Katie Hoff. Granted, there are more late starters making it big in the women's category than in the past. Also, parents can push hard kids that don't even make nationals. I know because my father did that.
