Several forum posters wondered whether USMS's decision to allow the tech suits to be legal for SCY through May might tempt some world class swimmers to swim in a masters meet. Well, I was just looking over the results from a recent masters meet at Auburn Where Freddy Bousquet cranked an 18.67 in the 25+ 50 free. That may last a while. Mark Gangloff, swimming in the 30+ age group went a 52.47 100 *** and a 48.27 100 IM. Man, I'd have loved to see those swims. I can't wait to see if any stars show up in Atlanta.
Maybe the pros are like the rest of us. They just want to get as many swims as they can out of their suits before they put them away. I think their appearance at USMS meets is a positive for our organization. Not to mention that their swims were amazing!
They can't wear these suits anywhere else!
If they want to race in them, USMS is the only game in town.
(I too seriously doubt the records are a goal of theirs.)
I saw a guy who was a few weeks shy of 65 go a 51.7 100 free in Dallas a week or so ago - that guy is really amazing.
It is none other than Rich Abrahams, our thread starter!!!
It is none other than Rich Abrahams, our thread starter!!!
It was Rich Abrahms. Being closer in age to him than Bousquet, I find his performance as incredible as an 18.67 50 free. There are a number of masters swimmers, who compete regularly, who are nothing short of amazing.
