It is a shot from her 1500 race.
The photographer messaged me about that exact thing - how high she rides in the water and her head position on her breath.
He said she looked almost like a water polo player :)
She was wicked fast with that stroke before and looks like she is sticking with it.
You're so right: 1988 Olympic Women's 800m Freestyle final - Janet Evans - YouTube
But wouldn't you think with all the changes since 1988 in freestyle technique, she might be faster with better body alignment? But what do I know, for sure. She's amazing.
It is a shot from her 1500 race.
The photographer messaged me about that exact thing - how high she rides in the water and her head position on her breath.
He said she looked almost like a water polo player :)
She was wicked fast with that stroke before and looks like she is sticking with it.
You're so right: 1988 Olympic Women's 800m Freestyle final - Janet Evans - YouTube
But wouldn't you think with all the changes since 1988 in freestyle technique, she might be faster with better body alignment? But what do I know, for sure. She's amazing.