has anyone gotten under 60 sec (100yd) as a new swimmer?

Just curious how many have started swimming over the age 40 and been able to get under 60 sec in the 100. If so, just how fast and after how many years training? How about the 200 yd? Looking to see what can be done for inspiration!!
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  • Former Member
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    I didn't swim, and I mean not at all, for over 24 years. After 4 months of training maybe 3-4x week of not that impressive yardage, I hopped in and swam a 26 in the 50 free. I'm 45 now, 44 then (last October). You are inspiring me! :bow: I've swam for 3 months after a 22 year break. I swim 3 days a week for almost an hour. In no way do I feel like I could swim a :26 or break a minute in the 100, but maybe one day soon... Very cool.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    I didn't swim, and I mean not at all, for over 24 years. After 4 months of training maybe 3-4x week of not that impressive yardage, I hopped in and swam a 26 in the 50 free. I'm 45 now, 44 then (last October). You are inspiring me! :bow: I've swam for 3 months after a 22 year break. I swim 3 days a week for almost an hour. In no way do I feel like I could swim a :26 or break a minute in the 100, but maybe one day soon... Very cool.
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