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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Bork is right that one can be under 6 foot and still break 20 sec. Gary Schatz, another great Auburn sprinter and one of the first swimmers under 20 sec., is probably only about 5'9". And he's still swimming in the low-mid 22's in the 50-54 age group. I'm lucky enough to see him race at our Texas meets and it's always a thrill to watch him swim.
Gary was the first under 20 seconds. Still swims some masters meets. Don't forget about Shaun Jordan at Texas. He was a little guy but had phenomenal speed. Got him a gold medal at the Olympics.
Bork is right that one can be under 6 foot and still break 20 sec. Gary Schatz, another great Auburn sprinter and one of the first swimmers under 20 sec., is probably only about 5'9". And he's still swimming in the low-mid 22's in the 50-54 age group. I'm lucky enough to see him race at our Texas meets and it's always a thrill to watch him swim.
Gary was the first under 20 seconds. Still swims some masters meets. Don't forget about Shaun Jordan at Texas. He was a little guy but had phenomenal speed. Got him a gold medal at the Olympics.
