Do you think it is too late for me to start training?

Question

hey i'm a 13 year old and want to start trianing for the olympics do you think it is too late?? i'll be either 17 in 2012 or 21 in 2016???

Answer 1

It depends on what sport you plan on doing.

Gymnastics is out of the question, but there are other sports that you can still train for and make the olympic team, but it would require A LOT of dedication and effort...

I really think you should go for it!

edit-if you're good at running, then you have a good chance with Track & Field.... if you do plan on doing Track & Field, then you should definitley aim for the 2016 olympics..it gives you 8 years to train, and you'll be 21-which is around the age that most people doing track and field were this year.

Answer 2

no it is NOT too late - some people don't start training until 17!

It depends what sport you are doing - that will decide wether you should go to 2012 or 20126!

Answer 3

What sports are you interested in? You are young and motivated. I say find your sport and go for it!

Answer 4

it depends on the sport you want ..  

Answer 5

No u never to old to start something do u like cross country cause that's like long distance running isn't it i think if u like running then hey get into the 800m or steeplechase. its a whole four years away train hard look at events u like and start training for it if u dont make it to 2012 then go for 2016 mind u the older u are in long distance the better u are at it endurance racing is for the older more then the younger.

Answer 6

I don't think so.