The recent post on David Hasselhoff got me thinking about one hit wonders in Swimming.
Tracy Wickam for 1978's world records in 400 & 800 Free
......4:06 & 8:24 I think....and didn't it take Janet Evans to break these records ?????? Someone may remember this....
Any other one hit wonders ??? (or brief stays at the top?)
What about some of the young female breastrokers in days past?? I don't think any of them had World Records....but didn't we send a couple to the Olympics (as teenagers) and then never hear of them again? I read in one book about how it was a joke about the newest "phenom" young teen girl breastrokers that you should check the bottom of their foot for an "expiration date".... I think this was back in the 80s?
And...NO....I'm not talking about the ones that are still swimming today, like Amanda....
Actually, I don't mean to be disrespectful to these folks....even getting anywhere near that level....whether you stay there or not....is quite an accomplishment.
What about some of the young female breastrokers in days past?? I don't think any of them had World Records....but didn't we send a couple to the Olympics (as teenagers) and then never hear of them again? I read in one book about how it was a joke about the newest "phenom" young teen girl breastrokers that you should check the bottom of their foot for an "expiration date".... I think this was back in the 80s?
And...NO....I'm not talking about the ones that are still swimming today, like Amanda....
Actually, I don't mean to be disrespectful to these folks....even getting anywhere near that level....whether you stay there or not....is quite an accomplishment.
