Dave Radcliff - six new world records...

[smontanaro]

Just passing this info along from the Oregon Masters mailing list:

http://oregonmasters.ning.com/

"Are you sitting down? Here's the final tally on Dave Radcliff's meet results in Canada's SCM meet last weekend:", then proceeds to list new world record times for 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 SCM meter free.

Wow!

Skip

[SLOmmafan]

Putting up those kind of times at that age really changes the perception about "old age" and what you can accomplish at that stage in life. I am a 25 y/o ex competitive swimmer, and I would be happy to post those times today. Mr. Radcliff better watch is back though - I wholeheartedly plan to be chasing those records of his when I hit the 70-74 age group!

[That Guy]

Yeah except these records were set in 75-79 :applaud:

[Syd]

All I can say is "WOW!" Those are extremely fast times. I know a lot of 25 year olds that wouldn't even come close to those times, let alone 75 year olds. Congratulations to Dave Radcliff!

[Allen Stark]

Dave is just the nicest guy and an amazing swimmer(also a 1956 Olympian.)

[Maui Mike]

Dave is just the nicest guy and an amazing swimmer(also a 1956 Olympian.)

What were his times back then ('56)?
(Frank will know.)

[swimshark]

Dave rocks! He's an inspiration to all in and out of the water. I am looking forward to seeing he and his wife next week when I visit my old home in Oregon.

Dave did all these world records while finishing up coordinating the February Fitness Challenge and getting ready for Nationals in Clovis.:cheerleader:

[swimmj]

I have to agree - Dave is an amazing swimmer and one of the nicest folks you will ever get to meet. His wife Nancy is also a swimmer and a doll.

I first met Dave when he outkicked me to beat me in a 200 free - I was thrilled with the time and race that we had and shook his hand at the end of the race. A teammate shortly thereafter introduced us in the warm down lane and I've been a huge fan of his ever since.

I want to be like Dave when I grow up! He still calls me and my hubby "kids" although I have kickboards older than some of my teammates....

[JimRude]

Dave is just the nicest guy and an amazing swimmer(also a 1956 Olympian.)

And most importantly, a Cal Golden Bear!

[TRYM_Swimmer]

Man, some times! Now, how do we get Dave and Bumpy together side-by-side in a 1000? I'd pay to see that, for sure!