FINA...in their grand wisdom, has decided NOT to make Libby Lenton's 52.99 as a world record. This has been reported the the Herald Sun out of Australia.
Once again, FINA shows that it is run by politicans, not swimmers or swimming fans.
So, Thank You FINA for once again screwing things up.
What if Dara shaved for masters nationals this week, swam the 50 free and broke Inge de Bruijn's world record, then came back the next day in the mixed 200 free relay and lowered that mark leading off for her team, and swimming next to a man who goes the same time?
Which time would count?Answer: Neither. I believe that FINA does not recognize times achieved at Masters events for open World Records. However, both of those swims would be considered for FINA Masters records.
Note: Dara’s times from Sr. Nationals could be submitted for consideration for USMS records but not for FINA Masters records.
What if Dara shaved for masters nationals this week, swam the 50 free and broke Inge de Bruijn's world record, then came back the next day in the mixed 200 free relay and lowered that mark leading off for her team, and swimming next to a man who goes the same time?
Which time would count?Answer: Neither. I believe that FINA does not recognize times achieved at Masters events for open World Records. However, both of those swims would be considered for FINA Masters records.
Note: Dara’s times from Sr. Nationals could be submitted for consideration for USMS records but not for FINA Masters records.
