Am i too old to start training for swim competitions?

Question

I'm 18 years old, just graduated high school. ive always known the basics of swimming but never took it seriously. i always wanted to join some kind of club or the swim team in high school but i never had the courage to do it, i wanted to start practicing so that i get really good. any tips or advice? and am i too old? btw.I'm 6'3 190lbs

Answer 1

You'll never know until you try. If you say you're too old now, then you'll be too old for the rest of your life. Go for it!

Answer 2

I don't think that you are. If its something you want to do, you should do it!

Answer 3

i dont think so...like that lady said on the olympics "there's never an age limit on your dreams"

Answer 4

no swimming is a very demanding exercises, if you can't win meets at least you will be in shape

Answer 5

Sure you can! I just turned 21 and I just started to learn proper swim technique with the hopes of competing in college. A lot of people will tell you no way because what they SEE is people who've been swimming for years as the stereotype in meets. But you shouldn't hold yourself against other people's observations.

Start by taking a basic swim class, then work yourself up to practicing several times a week. Become obsessed with it! : )

Answer 6

yes, swimming is something most people pick up very fast.

but if you want to become really good, you have to commit to it fully, stay fit, eat healthy, and practice at least 3 days a week, morning and evening.

good luck =)

Answer 7

Your not gonna have a big future in it thought

Answer 8

You can do it!

By the way, at the actual Olympic Games, there is a woman swimmer 41 years old, and she is a top performer!

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

Senior swimming yes You can start that but OLYMPICS no  

Answer 11

no your never too old for anything. if you want start training