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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I agree with this Kirk.
Track starters may hit the water faster...but the grab start provides more force from the two legged launch. Every analysis done seems to show them breaking out of the water at more or less the same area..even if the track starters entered first.
To each his own. I think the only people doing grab starts these days are us old school swimmers.
I agree with this Kirk.
Track starters may hit the water faster...but the grab start provides more force from the two legged launch. Every analysis done seems to show them breaking out of the water at more or less the same area..even if the track starters entered first.
To each his own. I think the only people doing grab starts these days are us old school swimmers.
