When I swam in HS 27yrs ago, girls my age were swimming 100yd free in just under 59.0. Now I look at HS times and I'm blown away on how fast they are swimming and at younger ages.
What has changed?
I agree with John. Heck, the time that got me third at NCAAs in the 100 *** in 1993 would have been sixth two years ago.
The best way to determine if swimmers are getting faster is to take the first and 16th times from the age group Top 16 lists and compare them.
I doubt the average swimmer is getting faster, if you take out the rule changes allowing dolphin kicks and whatnot.
I agree with John. Heck, the time that got me third at NCAAs in the 100 *** in 1993 would have been sixth two years ago.
The best way to determine if swimmers are getting faster is to take the first and 16th times from the age group Top 16 lists and compare them.
I doubt the average swimmer is getting faster, if you take out the rule changes allowing dolphin kicks and whatnot.
