Just checked the results from the Italian Masters Championships -- interesting to see a different "population curve". I looked at the 50 Free and the participation in the younger age groups is massive. They had over 100 swimmers in all the younger age groups and then it tapers off starting at about 45 years of age. But 142 swimmers competing (Men) in the 30-34 age group alone ....
ehoch: when i lived in Italy a lot of the masters meets were sprint meets. for example you may not see a 200 br or Im at every meet. there were a lot of 5o, 100 hardly any meet with 200's and God forbid the dreaded 400 IM.
the guy setting all the records alberto montini is an ex national swimmer for Italy in the 80's. he just set one in the 200 br.
meets often start after 12pm so if you are a morning swimmer like me, you aren't up for your events.
the give great prizes though- trophies big ones. and of course food, food, food.
ehoch: when i lived in Italy a lot of the masters meets were sprint meets. for example you may not see a 200 br or Im at every meet. there were a lot of 5o, 100 hardly any meet with 200's and God forbid the dreaded 400 IM.
the guy setting all the records alberto montini is an ex national swimmer for Italy in the 80's. he just set one in the 200 br.
meets often start after 12pm so if you are a morning swimmer like me, you aren't up for your events.
the give great prizes though- trophies big ones. and of course food, food, food.
