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.
I didn't say it wasn't possible. I am just trying to explain why some of us are skeptical. It has been implied that we are drawing conclusions on the basis of a few pictures.
Unfortunately, it it not at all clear (from published studies) that training slows the rate of decline in these parameters.
And she also swims the 100.
I understand the skepticism but my point is it is really pointless to debate. There are two pieces of evidence in support of doping (that I've heard here):
-- the performances are not possible without enhancement
-- she looks too muscular
I think the second is weak; none of the physical declines you mention seem to prohibit greater muscular development. As for the first, well it is impossible to prove a negative. The times are what they are: one either believes they are possible without PEDs or one doesn't.
My first reaction was skepticism too, but accounts of her training made it seem plausible to me. To be honest, I think half the people here are half-hoping to be convinced that the performances aren't really that unbelievable...
I didn't say it wasn't possible. I am just trying to explain why some of us are skeptical. It has been implied that we are drawing conclusions on the basis of a few pictures.
Unfortunately, it it not at all clear (from published studies) that training slows the rate of decline in these parameters.
And she also swims the 100.
I understand the skepticism but my point is it is really pointless to debate. There are two pieces of evidence in support of doping (that I've heard here):
-- the performances are not possible without enhancement
-- she looks too muscular
I think the second is weak; none of the physical declines you mention seem to prohibit greater muscular development. As for the first, well it is impossible to prove a negative. The times are what they are: one either believes they are possible without PEDs or one doesn't.
My first reaction was skepticism too, but accounts of her training made it seem plausible to me. To be honest, I think half the people here are half-hoping to be convinced that the performances aren't really that unbelievable...
