There’s so much that can be said about this year’s USMS summer nationals but it’s hard to put into words the inspiration, fun and truly admirable accomplishments in the water – there were times posted by 30, 40 and 50 somethings that would stand up in a USA swimming senior meet. There were people competing for the first time ever. There were stories of survival and recovery brought about through swimming. So if a picture equals a 1000 words, here’s more stories in more images from the meet.
push back. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
The women from AZ were having fun and swimming fast this year. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
Olympic champion Misty Hyman on hand to capture the interviews all week. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
grabbing some rest between events is critical. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
If you come to my swim meet I’ll come to yours. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
It was great to see swimming legend Brian Goodell on the scene. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
butterfly or free? (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
butterfly relay? (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
working out the kinks before the next race. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
John Scheff drops time in the 100. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
She’s not only one of the nicest and most supportive volunteers, Kate Scheiber came to race too. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
fun, fun, fun… (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
swimming with the support of a good friend. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
Role model. USMS President Nadine Day showing her daughter how much fun masters swimming can be. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
As always AWESOME pics! Just now recovered from a hectic summer and looking through all the emails, Facebook posts, etc. so nice to see you and Cynthia. Great couple!