www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../39000.asp
I just found out that Chet Jastremski, the originator of the whip kick, and first man under a minute for the 100 yd ***, passed away last month. He was my idol during my early Breaststroke days. I had just started swimming again in '72 when a DC friend invited me to go to Long Course Nationals in Indianapolis. I passed because I felt I wasn't ready. Later I found out that he had swum. It would have been the only chance for me to see him in person.
RIP, Chet! You led the way for all of us.
Thanks for the great links, Skip! They bring back some great memories. I especially noted the use of the term "mermen" in the first SI article, a term I haven't heard for years. It was used quite commonly in those days.
Thanks for the great links, Skip! They bring back some great memories. I especially noted the use of the term "mermen" in the first SI article, a term I haven't heard for years. It was used quite commonly in those days.