It’s a fact that Carter is slow compared with world-class swimmers . But I don't see why that should color one's judgment of Carter's book.
If Mark Spitz, the fastest swimmer of my generation, were to swim his best times, he would struggle to keep up with today’s top college swimmers, much less the Olympic swimmers. In fact, when it comes to swimming, sooner or later we’re all losers. And if only "winners" can stand up for swimming (and, in fairness, I’m slower than Carter, and by a lot), then this sport is destined for obscurity.
This book seems to be accessible to swimmers and those not yet in the water. Past Olympics have inspired more people to get into the pool, and the release of this book is timed to help tap that wave of enthusiasm and show that, while a shot at the Olympic team may be out of reach, an hour in the pool is within reach and is worth pursuing. If it does that, then this book is a project worthy of applause.:applaud:
It’s a fact that Carter is slow compared with world-class swimmers . But I don't see why that should color one's judgment of Carter's book.
If Mark Spitz, the fastest swimmer of my generation, were to swim his best times, he would struggle to keep up with today’s top college swimmers, much less the Olympic swimmers. In fact, when it comes to swimming, sooner or later we’re all losers. And if only "winners" can stand up for swimming (and, in fairness, I’m slower than Carter, and by a lot), then this sport is destined for obscurity.
This book seems to be accessible to swimmers and those not yet in the water. Past Olympics have inspired more people to get into the pool, and the release of this book is timed to help tap that wave of enthusiasm and show that, while a shot at the Olympic team may be out of reach, an hour in the pool is within reach and is worth pursuing. If it does that, then this book is a project worthy of applause.:applaud:
