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[quote=Anonymous]There are 13-14 boys who are built like full adult men, and that is what the cut times are based on and why they diverge so sharply from the girls’ times. But, for the majority of newly 13 year old boys, the cut times are simply unattainable because they are still built more like average 12 year old boys (which is closer to the size and build of the girls). They literally don’t yet have the testosterone at work yet that causes those times to get so much faster than the girls. So for many boys, the age 13 in particular is very difficult. By 14, more boys have hit puberty but there are still some who lag behind. For the boys who were elite as 12 and unders, it’s great if they can power through this 13-14 age group, particularly if they are very talented, because they often take off again around 15 and ultimately end up being the best senior swimmers. And the late blooming boys tend to eventually grow taller/bigger as well! Hang in there, boys! [/quote]
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