I’ve tried searching for the answer to my question but I've been unsuccessful, so here goes – another newbie query:
If I’m swimming 24 strokes* per length (75 feet) am I really a terrible swimmer? I’m 5’7” w/what I suppose is an average build… :confused: Any suggestions for improvement?
Thanks!
Steph
*And just to clarify, by strokes I’m referring to swimming freestyle - right hand in equals one stroke and then left hand in equals two strokes, etc., until I reach the end of the lane.
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one interesting fact: Michael Wendenwon the 100 meters at the 1968 Olympics while revving at the incredible rate of 65 strokes for the last length of the pool(50m), Spitz on the other hand won that event in 1972 with about 20 strokes less(around 45) and with a better time.Nowadays you will see anywhere from 30 to 40s per 50 m(or 12-14 to about 20-22) per 25 m.
one interesting fact: Michael Wendenwon the 100 meters at the 1968 Olympics while revving at the incredible rate of 65 strokes for the last length of the pool(50m), Spitz on the other hand won that event in 1972 with about 20 strokes less(around 45) and with a better time.Nowadays you will see anywhere from 30 to 40s per 50 m(or 12-14 to about 20-22) per 25 m.
