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 ....
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Swimcat ,
I live just outside Milan - 400 IM is my event and I could do up to 10 a year if I wanted but generally only 3 or 4 - it hurts !!
perhaps in the past it was like what you describe , I am on the circuit for the last 9 years and with the growth of the Ironmaster (complete all events) , each meet will have some onlger events . Obviously it is not for everyone and the 50's and 100's are always the most popular .
Meets tend to last just 1 day - keeps costs down and families together !!
Ireland has a growing Masters movement , many compete in England , Wales and Scotland too . However it is very concentrated in the Dublin and Cork areas and has strong ties with open water swimming and waterpolo which are very popular .
Swimcat ,
I live just outside Milan - 400 IM is my event and I could do up to 10 a year if I wanted but generally only 3 or 4 - it hurts !!
perhaps in the past it was like what you describe , I am on the circuit for the last 9 years and with the growth of the Ironmaster (complete all events) , each meet will have some onlger events . Obviously it is not for everyone and the 50's and 100's are always the most popular .
Meets tend to last just 1 day - keeps costs down and families together !!
Ireland has a growing Masters movement , many compete in England , Wales and Scotland too . However it is very concentrated in the Dublin and Cork areas and has strong ties with open water swimming and waterpolo which are very popular .
