Worthwhile Article That Was Lost in "The Fastest Age" Thread/Saga
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I put up this post in the "The Fastest Age" thread. I should have put it here in the first place so it would not get buried. Here's what I originally posted for those who might be interested.
To digress a bit if I may, the Baltimore Sun has been running a series of articles on Michael Phelps. On March 8, 2004, the paper ran an article The Measure of a Swimmer. You can access it by clicking here.
It's a fascinating story, IMHO, and I thought that I would share it with my friends in the USMS Forum. Unfortunately, the underwater pictures, which were in color, are not included in the article. They were especially great. It was good to see Doc Counsilman mentioned in the article, too. I submit this article only for your reading interest and not for debate.
Kindest regards,
Mark
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Originally posted by knelson
Even if he did start lifting I think it would only help much in 100 meter events. I doubt weights would make him much faster in 200s and the 400 IM or free.
Just my opinion, of course.
well that was my opinion as well, but the 200, 400 free and 400IM are my events as well. I have only dropped a bit of time in the shorter events, but have dropped a ton on the middle distance events.
Originally posted by knelson
Even if he did start lifting I think it would only help much in 100 meter events. I doubt weights would make him much faster in 200s and the 400 IM or free.
Just my opinion, of course.
well that was my opinion as well, but the 200, 400 free and 400IM are my events as well. I have only dropped a bit of time in the shorter events, but have dropped a ton on the middle distance events.
