Is natural talent largely irrelevant to great success? Or is it "you've either got it or you don't"?
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My recollection is that Kristina was 5'4" and under 100 pounds. She was also really good at the 400 IM. I'm sure Frank would know this with more precision.
And Natalie Coughlin isn't too tall. I think she's only 5'8." But she has that unbelievable underwater work.
All's I know is that I am always the shortest backstroker at swim meets. (I should say that my coach is a really good backstroker and she's only 5'5" or 5'6".) And I'm giving you 10 seconds or more on me in that 200 back ... The best local backstroker in my age group, the WR holder in SCM, is Lisa Van Pelt Diller. She's super tall too with great turns. And my secret nemesis is pretty darn tall too, as you know.
My recollection is that Kristina was 5'4" and under 100 pounds. She was also really good at the 400 IM. I'm sure Frank would know this with more precision.
And Natalie Coughlin isn't too tall. I think she's only 5'8." But she has that unbelievable underwater work.
All's I know is that I am always the shortest backstroker at swim meets. (I should say that my coach is a really good backstroker and she's only 5'5" or 5'6".) And I'm giving you 10 seconds or more on me in that 200 back ... The best local backstroker in my age group, the WR holder in SCM, is Lisa Van Pelt Diller. She's super tall too with great turns. And my secret nemesis is pretty darn tall too, as you know.
