In athletics, older runners tend to go for longer races, but it's the opposite in swimming because your body can't handle the endurance. (Kirsty Coventry)

In athletics, older runners tend to go for longer races, but it's the opposite in swimming because your body can't handle the endurance.

Kirsty Coventry

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