I watched the Olympics all the time when I was a kid. Does that count?
I also swim next to an Olympian in the morning many times. I barely see him as he zooms by.
Enough hints were dropped in the "Geek vs. Gull 500 free" thread that any cybersleuth worth his salt could find out Geek's real name in a matter of minutes :)
I'm not going to start the "OUT" USMS thread.....but it would be a fun one!
Enough hints were dropped in the "Geek vs. Gull 500 free" thread that any cybersleuth worth his salt could find out Geek's real name in a matter of minutes posted by Kirk Nelson
Actually the last time they raced (about a year or so ago) they posted a similar type thread ...and I used the hints from that thread to figure out his real name....I also sent Geek a pm just to make sure I was right...and of course I was....LOL!!
Newmastersswimmer
I met Rowdy Gaines at Swim Across America... and had my picture taken with him at 2000 Olympic Trials. Does that count? :D
He was such a genuinely class-act nice guy when we met him!
I once had Eddie the Eagle's shadow pass over me. I think it was him...might have been a plane....the sun was in my eyes....I had a few Patrons (gold).
And has anyone here beaten an Olympian in masters or other competition?
A few years ago one of my training buddies and I were ranked higher in triathlon than Amy Van Dyken. Other than that I can't think of any Olympians that I have beaten at anything.
With regards to top ten times, I've got a few :) Although, last year I thought I had a pretty good year going way faster than the year before and thought for sure I'd have a chance at scy top ten but missed it by 1 second in two events and not much more in a few others. In 30-34 I would have had three top ten times and my 1650 would have been SEVENTH and 400 IM EIGTH! I have since turned 30 so we'll see what happens this year!
you can find anything on the internet;)
Oh good. Maybe you can find out Geek's name. LOL. I've read he's changed it many times.
:dedhorse: (for his Muppetness)
Scott, good to see ya! You probably don't know me, because I left Austin before your freshman year. But I hope you consider coming to Austin next year for masters nationals. We're looking to have as many former Longhorns there as possible.
As far as beating Olympians, I did beat Atilla Czene's 100 IM world record for the 25-29 age group (it's since been broken). That was one of the highlights of my swimming career, to swim a time faster than an Olympic gold medalist.
And if the race were over at the 150, I would have beaten Josh Davis in the 200 IM at worlds.
