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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Can speak for the US but I think in Australia more kids learn to swim today (and hence talent is noticed early) than 30 years ago. Swimming lessons are compulsory in all primary schools.
Can speak for the US but I think in Australia more kids learn to swim today (and hence talent is noticed early) than 30 years ago. Swimming lessons are compulsory in all primary schools.
