2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS
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One of the top young swimmers in the country, Carmel Swim Club swimmer and Texas commit Drew Kibler, has not had an easy go in Indianapolis. According to an article by the Indy Star, Kibler is dealing with a case of poison ivy, leaving him with itching and inflammation.
That’s not an ideal condition to have while trying to make an international roster. Kibler, who broke the national public high school record in the 200y free this February, was hoping to make the Worlds team as a member of the 4×200 free relay. His poison ivy certainly didn’t help his 200 free on night two of competition, and he finished 5th among eligible juniors for the 2017 World Jr Championships, where they only take the top four for free relays.
“This is an experience he’s learning from,” Plumb said. “He’s got a lot of swimming after this. He knows he belongs here, but he’s got to learn how to compete better at this level.”
Kibler does look to have a World Junior Champs relay spot locked up for the 4×100 free relay after a fourth place amongst juniors in that event on night one. He also went a lifetime best 100 fly this morning in Indy, posting a 53.99 for his first time under 54, leaving him third of all eligible juniors in this race.
at high school state when I was 16 I used Naire on my legs I had chemical burns all up my legs that itches so bad I stayed up all night because I couldn’t sleep I had to wrap my legs in plastic wrap and heavy duty itch cream I still went right on my bests which was good for how much I was training it’s not hindering his performance
Have any NAGs buddy? You know, from your high school meet?
That sucks. I used to get poison ivy really bad as a kid. Absolutely miserable.
My understanding was it was from smoke and was in his mouth and throat as well. No need for excuses but as someone who has had extreme cases of poison ivy I can tell you it is horrible when in your mouth/throat. Coach should keep his mouth shut and let the kid swim because that kid is special.
It probably just throws everything off a little which is all it takes at that level. Probably had some worries coming into the meet also about it which doesn’t help. And i think this is his first meet with a shot at qualifying so that is all new for him. It all adds up.
Thank you for your support! This young man is special… he had an off day and lots of pressure! He will rock it in August at Jr Worlds!!
Tell him with a cool wet wash cloth use
white vinegar wipe his skin gentle after each shower
Use dial original soap to shower
Wash cloths in cold water with baking soda
Hang dry no perfumed det or fabric softeners
Irrates skin wear white lose fitting cloths will be gone in no time
From a fellow suffer
Nothing else works for me
No meds or lotions
There are nice people out there, thank you!
Tell him to try not to scratch and good luck in his finals tonight. Now he gets to brag that he beat people with poison ivy. Go Drew!!!?
The cure for poison ivy…soak in pool for 10 minutes…scrub the blisters off…pour liquid chlorine on it.
It will be gone quickly!
If I look at poison ivy I get it, but there are plenty of options to get rid of it…the steroids that doctors prescribe are probably illegal.
Personal bests in the 100FR & 100FLY off his 200 best by .5
The kid is alright
-The Who