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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The track start when done well is the equivalent of the human sling shot.
But with regards to super fast swimming...
Fred Bousquet's sub 19 sec. 50 free time (two years ago) was the psychological equivalent to ...the first man to break the four minute mile barrier in running. The door is wide open for new swimmers to join into this elite club.
Based on Ian Crocker's recent display of SDK for his 41 sec. 100 free (at the American Short Course championships)...I think we'll be seeing more of a breakthrough in the 100 and 50 times very soon.
Height not being a factor.
The track start when done well is the equivalent of the human sling shot.
But with regards to super fast swimming...
Fred Bousquet's sub 19 sec. 50 free time (two years ago) was the psychological equivalent to ...the first man to break the four minute mile barrier in running. The door is wide open for new swimmers to join into this elite club.
Based on Ian Crocker's recent display of SDK for his 41 sec. 100 free (at the American Short Course championships)...I think we'll be seeing more of a breakthrough in the 100 and 50 times very soon.
Height not being a factor.
