How long it takes to swim an optimal 200m race?

Former Member
Former Member
Hi guys I am new to this forum. :) I am apologazie for my bad english first I am from germany. I was a former competition- swimmer (200m backstroke) until 22-23 than took a break from sport. I comeback 2 years ago in masters swimming (30age groupe) I had two longcourse meetings in 200m backstroke so far. The first one was one year ago on the german national masters. My time was 2:22 (1:08 first 100m) The second one was last weekend (not shaped and tapared) and I improved to 2:20 (1:08). I am looking forward to german nationals next month. But to be honest both races were not optimal. I feel like I am stuggling with my performence in competition. I also guess that I have some fear to get to 100% and tast my limit in my age of 31. Now my question how long do you guys think it takes to swim a optimal 200m race again?