It's been cool for me over the last few years seeing and competing against a number of guys from both my age group and collegiate days. However, when I think back to my college team, in particular, I'm struck by how many guys are NOT back swimming and competing in Masters. I realize this is probably the wrong audience to ask (since we're back in the pool), but, since for me swimming & competing go hand in hand and I love swimming, I'm still puzzled why more people don't come back to the sport and to racing?
I think there are a lot more elites out there than people think. Just because they aren't/weren't a household name doesn't mean they weren't elite. For the women its harder to do because of name changes, but if you go back and look back at Oly Trials results for the 80s and 90s there are a lot of masters in there.
I find the term "elite" to be kind of elusive. I tend to think of those swimmers who were faster and more successful as "elite." At what point do you reach elite status?
I think there are a lot more elites out there than people think. Just because they aren't/weren't a household name doesn't mean they weren't elite. For the women its harder to do because of name changes, but if you go back and look back at Oly Trials results for the 80s and 90s there are a lot of masters in there.
I find the term "elite" to be kind of elusive. I tend to think of those swimmers who were faster and more successful as "elite." At what point do you reach elite status?
