In the future, the possibilities for Kirk are endless. She plans to study biomechanics or perhaps pursue a pre-law tract. She might serve a stint in the peace corp after college, lending her skills to an impoverished, third world country. But for now, the focus for Kirk is on improving her times in the 100 and 200-meter breaststroke for this summer's Olympic Trials. I know that I'll be swimming for at least another four years, and who knows, maybe another four years after that.
Swimming is kind of a lifetime sport.
Even when your joints start breaking down, you can still always swim.