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 proof is in the pudding, guys.
The NCAA division I SCY 50 free is the fastest swimming event on the planet. If there was any advantage to the grab start, we would see it used in this event. When you have 3 guys tieing for second at 19.08, any advantage would be welcome.
They all used the track start, so it HAS to be the superior start technique from the block all the way to the 15 yard mark.
These guys are constantly looking for any gain, no matter how small, and no one uses the old school grab start.
The proof is in the pudding, guys.
The NCAA division I SCY 50 free is the fastest swimming event on the planet. If there was any advantage to the grab start, we would see it used in this event. When you have 3 guys tieing for second at 19.08, any advantage would be welcome.
They all used the track start, so it HAS to be the superior start technique from the block all the way to the 15 yard mark.
These guys are constantly looking for any gain, no matter how small, and no one uses the old school grab start.
