Re: Olympic Swimmer 30-40 years old - possible?

"Totalswimm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> The dominant athletes in triathlon - which is more physically demanding
than
> swimming - and marathon running are commonly in their 30s.

I would argue that this is because of triathlon's status as a sport. its
more something you fall into after going through the traditional route of
high school/college athletics, or pick up later in life as a health kick,
which turns into an admirable obsession. However, i acknowledge this is
changing in recent years.