Many of our oldest members have probably swum in chlorinated pools for many years. Of course we don't know their medical histories, but any of you who have attended a large Masters meet will agree that these members all look fantastic! I got curious and just ran some numbers. Of our 2010 members as of today, here's how many we have in our upper age groups:
80-84: 306
85-89: 125
90-94: 43
95-99: 6
100+: 1
agreed! USMS seniors look healthier than non-swimmer seniors, but i don't think this observation proves anything. we all know of many that have had to stop swimming regularly due to health issues as well.
i am very distressed by all the inhalers i see on deck during any age group practice session. again, not science, just an observation. i also know that the air feels quite "heavy" around a lot of pools i've visited.
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Many of our oldest members have probably swum in chlorinated pools for many years. Of course we don't know their medical histories, but any of you who have attended a large Masters meet will agree that these members all look fantastic! I got curious and just ran some numbers. Of our 2010 members as of today, here's how many we have in our upper age groups:
80-84: 306
85-89: 125
90-94: 43
95-99: 6
100+: 1
agreed! USMS seniors look healthier than non-swimmer seniors, but i don't think this observation proves anything. we all know of many that have had to stop swimming regularly due to health issues as well.
i am very distressed by all the inhalers i see on deck during any age group practice session. again, not science, just an observation. i also know that the air feels quite "heavy" around a lot of pools i've visited.
