What sets apart a average swimmer from a truly great one?
Former Member
I've been swimming my entire life yet the fastest my 50m freestyle ever got was 28.7 seconds while using a tech suit. Yet I see many Olympians and others that have almost the same muscle mass and proportions and they swim consistent 23's.
How is this so?
Lots of good answers here but we shouldn't forget the importance of a great coach! Whether that coach was someone who worked with the swimmer from a younger age or later in life, the impact of a great coach can be felt lifelong. Also important is having a strong support group (family, spouse, friends) to allow that swimmer to make the sacrifices it takes to be truly great.
Lots of good answers here but we shouldn't forget the importance of a great coach! Whether that coach was someone who worked with the swimmer from a younger age or later in life, the impact of a great coach can be felt lifelong. Also important is having a strong support group (family, spouse, friends) to allow that swimmer to make the sacrifices it takes to be truly great.
