Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
Comparing Susan with Dara is not that good of a comparison. Note, Susan made her Olympic teams in individual events not just relays. Susan is very naturally strong and talented, but she has not transformed her body as dramatically as Dara...
My purpose in the comparison is to note that Dara's performance is not such a quantum leap forward as it has been presented, not to compare their physical attributes and changes. (Frankly, I have not really paid attention.)
Specifically: if Susan trained with the resources and intensity that Dara has, I don't think that it would be so outlandish to think she might accomplish something similar. I also think Dara has picked the best of all possible events for this purpose.
Yes, it was a breakthrough. Suspicious? Maybe, I really don't know one way or another; neither do any of us. I am just as suspicious of her as I am of any of the current top athletes. But my point is that the performance itself does not immediately scream "doping" to me, given her past performances, her current training, and her chosen events.
Comparing Susan with Dara is not that good of a comparison. Note, Susan made her Olympic teams in individual events not just relays. Susan is very naturally strong and talented, but she has not transformed her body as dramatically as Dara...
My purpose in the comparison is to note that Dara's performance is not such a quantum leap forward as it has been presented, not to compare their physical attributes and changes. (Frankly, I have not really paid attention.)
Specifically: if Susan trained with the resources and intensity that Dara has, I don't think that it would be so outlandish to think she might accomplish something similar. I also think Dara has picked the best of all possible events for this purpose.
Yes, it was a breakthrough. Suspicious? Maybe, I really don't know one way or another; neither do any of us. I am just as suspicious of her as I am of any of the current top athletes. But my point is that the performance itself does not immediately scream "doping" to me, given her past performances, her current training, and her chosen events.