What is a good stroke count?

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Everything I've read emphasizes a low stroke count, but I've yet to see a number. What is the optimal number of stroke counts for 25yd. freestyle? Does a person's height influence someone's stroke count? Gender? Strength? Fitness? Endurance? I've got my own theories, but would love to anyone else's.
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  • Former Member
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    Janet Evans is living proof that being tall isn't necessarily the answer. At slightly over five feet tall, her turnover was fast and furious.... This style was totally contrary to today's concentration on lowering the stroke count per length. www.terra.com/specials/sportsicons/evans_en.html
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    Janet Evans is living proof that being tall isn't necessarily the answer. At slightly over five feet tall, her turnover was fast and furious.... This style was totally contrary to today's concentration on lowering the stroke count per length. www.terra.com/specials/sportsicons/evans_en.html
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