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.
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday 2-7](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-2-7-640x425.jpg)
push back. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-2](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-2-319x480.jpg)
The women from AZ were having fun and swimming fast this year. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-5](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-5-319x480.jpg)
Olympic champion Misty Hyman on hand to capture the interviews all week. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-6](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-6-319x480.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-4](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-4-640x426.jpg)
grabbing some rest between events is critical. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-3](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-3-640x425.jpg)
If you come to my swim meet I’ll come to yours. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday 2-4](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-2-4-640x425.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-8](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-8-640x426.jpg)
It was great to see swimming legend Brian Goodell on the scene. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-10](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-10-640x425.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday 2-5](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-2-5-640x425.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-11](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-11-640x425.jpg)
butterfly or free? (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday 2-2](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-2-2-640x426.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-12](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-12-640x425.jpg)
butterfly relay? (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-17](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-17-319x480.jpg)
working out the kinks before the next race. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-16](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-16-319x480.jpg)
John Scheff drops time in the 100. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-14](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-14-640x426.jpg)
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)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-13](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-13-319x480.jpg)
fun, fun, fun… (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-18](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-18-319x480.jpg)
swimming with the support of a good friend. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-20](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-20-640x426.jpg)
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)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-19](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-19-640x425.jpg)
(Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)
![USMS Summer Nationals - Mike Lewis - Sunday-21](http://swimswam.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USMS-Summer-Nationals-Mike-Lewis-Sunday-21-640x425.jpg)
(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!