I am curious how many of the posters here swam in high school, college, etc. and how close to the top you got. Thus the following not terribly detailed poll.
But you don't see this in women 40-44 for example ... How close one late starter's bests get to Olympic times, that's more meaningful to achievements.
I'm definitely a "never was" with virtually no collegiate or national experience. Still, I'm doing OK in the 40-44 and 45-49 age groups despite this alleged severe handicap.
Let's not discourage people please!!
But you don't see this in women 40-44 for example ... How close one late starter's bests get to Olympic times, that's more meaningful to achievements.
I'm definitely a "never was" with virtually no collegiate or national experience. Still, I'm doing OK in the 40-44 and 45-49 age groups despite this alleged severe handicap.
Let's not discourage people please!!
