I dont see the next generation of swimmers in the usa being as good as the current one. There is michael phelps and the texas trio who dominate almost all of the events. I don't see the usa being that deep in 2012 or 2016. We got ryan lochte and cullen jones on the rise but thats only 3 or 4 events right there. Will the usa ever have this much depth again.
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If Colorado swimming is any indication of the rest of the country, the depth in this sport for younger male swimmers is very concerning. Age group meets around here typically have 1/2 to 2/3rds as many males as females in each event (i.e. in the 9-10, 11-12 age groups). It's sad to watch. Sure there are a few outstanding kids, but the overall numbers are not impressive.
I'm sure there will be several super performers from the US in every Olympics in swimming, but the days of the 1970s are truly gone. Depth is key, especially for winning relays. Take a look at our sprinters at Greece in the 100 free. That was a surprisingly disappointing event. Perhaps it is already happening.
We shall see........... fingers are crossed.
John Smith
If Colorado swimming is any indication of the rest of the country, the depth in this sport for younger male swimmers is very concerning. Age group meets around here typically have 1/2 to 2/3rds as many males as females in each event (i.e. in the 9-10, 11-12 age groups). It's sad to watch. Sure there are a few outstanding kids, but the overall numbers are not impressive.
I'm sure there will be several super performers from the US in every Olympics in swimming, but the days of the 1970s are truly gone. Depth is key, especially for winning relays. Take a look at our sprinters at Greece in the 100 free. That was a surprisingly disappointing event. Perhaps it is already happening.
We shall see........... fingers are crossed.
John Smith
