Michigan Masters SwimmingAnn Arbor Masters Swimming <-- that's where I coach!
US Masters SwimmingI just found out that Rip Esselstyn, who wrote the book
Engine 2 Diet, advocating a vegan diet, is also a champ Masters Swimmer! He's got a crapload of records for the 45-49 AG. He's FAST too, especially in the backstroke. Holy moly.
Place Event Name Age Club LMSC Time
6 M45-49 100 Free Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas 48.57
5 M45-49 50 Back Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas 25.44
3 M45-49 100 Back Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas 54.43
1 M45-49 200 Back Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas
1:56.55 4 M45-49 100 IM Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas 54.77
2 M45-49 200 IM Rip Esselstyn 45 WAWA South Texas 2:00.95
That's no joke. Only a few former top collegiate and olympic swimmers in our program can go that fast, and they're well under 40yo.