03-26-2017, 11:27 AM
DenverCard, thanks for your analysis. I have to admit I haven't been watching the men's swimming (distracted by WBB), so I extra appreciate your input.
It is really easy to rate prospective swimmers by their times. In swimming, not only is each swimmer's times out there for the world to see, but also ALL swimmer's times, so you can know how each stand against the others. Maybe that misses some things like (future) physical size, flexibility, whether they've got good technique & training already or are in need of a good coach.
I was not at this level, but my best swimming years were as a junior in both high school & college. While swimming was very important in my life, there was more going on. If you have someone that has nothing in their life more important than swimming, well, I hope they achieve what they want.
It is really easy to rate prospective swimmers by their times. In swimming, not only is each swimmer's times out there for the world to see, but also ALL swimmer's times, so you can know how each stand against the others. Maybe that misses some things like (future) physical size, flexibility, whether they've got good technique & training already or are in need of a good coach.
I was not at this level, but my best swimming years were as a junior in both high school & college. While swimming was very important in my life, there was more going on. If you have someone that has nothing in their life more important than swimming, well, I hope they achieve what they want.