Does being tall give you an advantage?

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I was wondering if being tall gives you an advantage in swimming because alot of the olympic male swimmers today are over 6 feet. What do you guys think? :D
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  • Former Member
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    Has anyone ever heard of a 7 foot swimmer at the elite level. The ex-basketball player Kiki Vanderway was once an age group swimmer and held 11-12 year olds backstroke records before he switch from swimming to basketball And he is 6'10. Maybe, height at a certain level you lose your flexabilty and some motor skills for effective swimming.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Has anyone ever heard of a 7 foot swimmer at the elite level. The ex-basketball player Kiki Vanderway was once an age group swimmer and held 11-12 year olds backstroke records before he switch from swimming to basketball And he is 6'10. Maybe, height at a certain level you lose your flexabilty and some motor skills for effective swimming.
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