Margaret Homans, 73, was born in her grandfather's office, in Augusta, ME, in 1932. At age 8, she learned to swim at the YMCA. The next summer she attended a girls' camp, progressing through the swimming ranks. She loved diving; hated kicking; but the staff required both. She graduated to junior counselor and, eventually became the waterfront director. During those years, there was no competitive swimming in Maine.
Homans' college years were a "wonderful time in my life." She started at Sargent College in Harvard Square and transferred to the U of Maine, where she met Harry, "the love of my life." Homans taught Phys Ed, had two children and went back to school for her Masters degree. She taught PE at all age levels, and especially enjoyed individual sports at the Bangor campus at the U of ME.
Her first Masters competition was in San Diego in the late 1980's. This was her first realization that Masters attracted some famous swimmers, including Bill Early (elite swimmer) and Tom Lane, who "never beat anyone, just out lived them." When you're competing at 100+, you can say that.
When her children were teenagers, she made a huge career change and found her calling as a realtor. They retired and moved to Florida. She joined the Mavericks in 2000, as they "needed to be with a friendly, aggressive team."
Homans' outstanding swim achievements revolve around making USMS and World Top Ten. She never had a coach, but the corrections and suggestions she received were an asset. Her major accomplishment lies in her ability to overcome all her serious injuries, and "never, ever giving up." Swimming played a major role in each recovery.
Homans winters in Sun City Center, FL with her husband, Harrison. They spend summers in Northport, ME, where they love having their two children and four grandchildren near them.

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