I believe that the other swimmers in your age group had the opportunity to enter those meets/events. A win is a win. A case in point--our little team here in New Bern competed in the 3000 yd National Postal Championships and placed 1st in the 45-49 Mens relay. Yes, we were the only relay team entered in that age group, but as far as I'm concerned it's a legitimate win. Besides, one of our swimmers on the relay was 60 (Bob Husson).
Absolutely ... in 2005 I was very new to masters and swam in the Illinois state meet. I finished second in my age group in the 400IM and the 1650 (I tried all events before convincing my coach and self that I was a sprinter). Only one other person swam those two events, I earned those silver medals because I had the guts to do those events even if my times were pathetic ... entering the arena is half the battle, and much more than most other people do ...
I believe that the other swimmers in your age group had the opportunity to enter those meets/events. A win is a win. A case in point--our little team here in New Bern competed in the 3000 yd National Postal Championships and placed 1st in the 45-49 Mens relay. Yes, we were the only relay team entered in that age group, but as far as I'm concerned it's a legitimate win. Besides, one of our swimmers on the relay was 60 (Bob Husson).
Absolutely ... in 2005 I was very new to masters and swam in the Illinois state meet. I finished second in my age group in the 400IM and the 1650 (I tried all events before convincing my coach and self that I was a sprinter). Only one other person swam those two events, I earned those silver medals because I had the guts to do those events even if my times were pathetic ... entering the arena is half the battle, and much more than most other people do ...
