If a old girl starts swim trainging at age 13 now, can she make it into the 2012 Olympics, when she'll be 17?

Question

Balancing school, swimming...

Answer 1

Never say never, but it would mean dedicating every single spare moment to swimming. Getting up at 5am every day, etc.

If you're already a pretty good swimmer and by 'starts swim training' you mean a serious program as opposed to lessons, then you've got a decent chance if you work really really really hard.

If you haven't made it to the top of the swimming lessons thing (In Canada, we go up to level 13, then bronze medallion, silver, etc.. I'm not sure about you) then probably not. But you could still begin training and aim for the 2016 games.

Good luck! I hope you do it!

Answer 2

It will depend on how talented she is and how hard she trains.

Answer 3

If she is talented and/or dedicated enough to reach that goal then yes, it is definitely possible. All you need is the heart and dedication to make it.

Answer 4

i'm sorry so say this but probably not. most train their whole lives. but please try your hardest if you train hard enough anything is possible

Answer 5

i agree with the ansswer before me. she has to have a passion for swimming and work at it with all her heart.

Answer 6

If she works hard she can do anything!