Our previous discussions on Sprint Swimmer height and the now, universal use of the track start, have been re-affirmed in this year's NCAA 50 free championships.
Cesar Cielo-6'4"
Matt Target 6'6"
Ben Wildman-Tobriner 6'4"
Albert Subirats ??? Anyone have any idea of his height?
Scott Goodrich 6'3"
Brian Lundquist 6'4"
From the photo I saw, everyone used the track start in this, the fastest race of all. Therefore, the track start is the fastest start.:thhbbb:
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Our previous discussions on Sprint Swimmer height and the now, universal use of the track start, have been re-affirmed in this year's NCAA 50 free championships.
Cesar Cielo-6'4"
Matt Target 6'6"
Ben Wildman-Tobriner 6'4"
Albert Subirats ??? Anyone have any idea of his height?
Scott Goodrich 6'3"
Brian Lundquist 6'4"
From the photo I saw, everyone used the track start in this, the fastest race of all. Therefore, the track start is the fastest start.:thhbbb:
I have to say that I agree with your analysis.....but this does not prove that a swimmer under 6' tall is incapable of breaking 20 seconds in a 50 free....I think it implies that height is a variable that is strongly correlated to speed in the shorter races...and so is the track start. I've always felt the track start was faster because I feel very unbalanced using a traditional grab start...and since the track start is a more stable postion (in terms of overall balance) I think it gives the swimmer the capacity to react to the beep quicker....it just makes sense based on personal experience.
BTW how's your brother Speed and his girlfriend Trixie doing these days? LOL!
(i.e. I like the forum name! I used to be addicted to that show!!)
Newmastersswimmer
Our previous discussions on Sprint Swimmer height and the now, universal use of the track start, have been re-affirmed in this year's NCAA 50 free championships.
Cesar Cielo-6'4"
Matt Target 6'6"
Ben Wildman-Tobriner 6'4"
Albert Subirats ??? Anyone have any idea of his height?
Scott Goodrich 6'3"
Brian Lundquist 6'4"
From the photo I saw, everyone used the track start in this, the fastest race of all. Therefore, the track start is the fastest start.:thhbbb:
I have to say that I agree with your analysis.....but this does not prove that a swimmer under 6' tall is incapable of breaking 20 seconds in a 50 free....I think it implies that height is a variable that is strongly correlated to speed in the shorter races...and so is the track start. I've always felt the track start was faster because I feel very unbalanced using a traditional grab start...and since the track start is a more stable postion (in terms of overall balance) I think it gives the swimmer the capacity to react to the beep quicker....it just makes sense based on personal experience.
BTW how's your brother Speed and his girlfriend Trixie doing these days? LOL!
(i.e. I like the forum name! I used to be addicted to that show!!)
Newmastersswimmer
