I don't understand this. A tall swimmer should be at an advantage underwater, too.
I would have thought so also. But, on several occassions I have read that the shorter swimmer is at an advantage. Wish I could cite some sources. If I find any I will post. I am sure there are diminishing returns in either direction along the height scale.
Regardless, the point is that a major reason for performance variance between long course and short course is under water proficiency. Who is predisposed to this is probably mostly an individual thing any way.
I don't understand this. A tall swimmer should be at an advantage underwater, too.
I would have thought so also. But, on several occassions I have read that the shorter swimmer is at an advantage. Wish I could cite some sources. If I find any I will post. I am sure there are diminishing returns in either direction along the height scale.
Regardless, the point is that a major reason for performance variance between long course and short course is under water proficiency. Who is predisposed to this is probably mostly an individual thing any way.
