I was just wondering what is the optimum “body form” (for a human of course – not a fish) to maximize swimming ability.
The factors taken into consideration would be height, weight, spinal alignment, overall volume, and a few other or “anthropometric” characteristics.
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There are some similarities.... but throw in a skinny litle wirey Anthony Erwin or a young Shawn Jordan and the formula goes to hell in a hand bag very quickly.
Too many exceptions to the rule in my opinion. There are short 400 IM world record holders like Ricardo Prado and long lanky ones like Phelps.
Even on a significantly lessor personal level.... Doug Elenz and I, who we both just barely placed in the top 8 in the 100yd free a quarter century ago. He's 5 inches shorter and much stronger.
John Smith
There are some similarities.... but throw in a skinny litle wirey Anthony Erwin or a young Shawn Jordan and the formula goes to hell in a hand bag very quickly.
Too many exceptions to the rule in my opinion. There are short 400 IM world record holders like Ricardo Prado and long lanky ones like Phelps.
Even on a significantly lessor personal level.... Doug Elenz and I, who we both just barely placed in the top 8 in the 100yd free a quarter century ago. He's 5 inches shorter and much stronger.
John Smith
