Is 14 years old to late to start trianing to be an olympic swimmer?

Question

I have been swimmer for a couple of years not alot of lessons or help and i have never been on a team but i have always loved swimming an i have just never got a chance to do that but i feel i will try my hardest if it is not to late i know that alot of olympic swimmers start out really young just asking for your opinion thanks

Answer 1

Go for it! Just make sure that your priority is to learn and have fun as well as reach and achieve your goals! Happy swimming!

Answer 2

no! i met 2 siblings at a swim camp once that didn't start swimming until high school and i'm not sure if they made it to the olympics but i know they made it to trials.

of course it does help to start young, but its not impossible.

Answer 3

It CAN BE DONE. John Naber starting swimming at age 14. He got a lot of grief about starting "too late." The criticism mainly came from swimmers his own age that were burning out on the sport. He went on to win 4 golds in the 1976 Games at age 20.

Find a good coach and get going!

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

Why not? You'll never know just how good you can be unless you give it a shot.  You'll want to try all the different strokes since you may excel in one and not another. Good luck.