Since I know Paul's going to have fun commenting on the World Masters of the Year this year like he always does, I decided to get the process going early! *grin*
I'm working on the ballot, and it's pretty crazy. Last year's total WRs considered were 202. This year, 303. Last year's ballot of swimmers who accounted for 2 LCM or 3+ LCM/SCM WRs to make the final cut were 12 men and 17 women. This year, 31 men and 14 women.
Our panelists are going to have a headache when they get their ballots. Still working on getting the panel put together. I'd prefer to get it a bit more international, but am having a tough time finding more Masters experts from different countries. Probably not the best place to be asking here on a US Masters board.
Just waiting to see what Paul has to say! *grin* Susan von der Lippe made the ballot with five SCM WRs over the last competitive year (not annual) according to the Nov. 1 release of FINA Masters WRs.
