Why are kids faster now days?

Former Member
Former Member
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?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    How many seconds are gained due to the changes. Better dives the dolphin kick, the wave buster lane ropes, the turn not having to touch the wall with the hand, again the dolphin kick off the turn, the thousands of yards more of training. The new bathing suits mine as a kid a double knit Janzen. I am sure I missed a couple.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    How many seconds are gained due to the changes. Better dives the dolphin kick, the wave buster lane ropes, the turn not having to touch the wall with the hand, again the dolphin kick off the turn, the thousands of yards more of training. The new bathing suits mine as a kid a double knit Janzen. I am sure I missed a couple.
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