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 think it gives the swimmer the capacity to react to the beep quicker.
That may be true, but what ultimately matters is whether it gets you to the 15 meter mark faster than the grab start. It seems to me the two-foot "grab" start allows more power from the legs, so you're probably sacrificing a little on the reaction speed side, but gaining some on the initial horizontal velocity side. Maybe for people that have the track start really dialed in this isn't true.
I think it gives the swimmer the capacity to react to the beep quicker.
That may be true, but what ultimately matters is whether it gets you to the 15 meter mark faster than the grab start. It seems to me the two-foot "grab" start allows more power from the legs, so you're probably sacrificing a little on the reaction speed side, but gaining some on the initial horizontal velocity side. Maybe for people that have the track start really dialed in this isn't true.
