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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  • Congrats on your 1st 59 100y free. That is an accomplishment to be proud of. As I mentioned in an earlier post I reached that milestone 3 years ago at age 53, having started swimming when I was 48. I have been trying to improve on that mark ever since but haven't yet. There have been countless times since that I look up at the clock only to see 1:00.xx. But I'm sure that breakthrough will come again. It's only a matter of time.
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  • Congrats on your 1st 59 100y free. That is an accomplishment to be proud of. As I mentioned in an earlier post I reached that milestone 3 years ago at age 53, having started swimming when I was 48. I have been trying to improve on that mark ever since but haven't yet. There have been countless times since that I look up at the clock only to see 1:00.xx. But I'm sure that breakthrough will come again. It's only a matter of time.
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