What about this Italian, Fillipo Magnini?

RE: What about this Italian, Fillipo Magnini?

Former Member — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:30:14 GMT

The guy wins the gold in the 100 free with a 48.43. Then he anchors the Italian 400 free relay with a 47.18. The fastest split in the event. I would have thought he would at least be anchoring the Italian 400 medley relay and swimming the 50 free? I couldn't find him listed in any other events. In a relay you don't factor in the reaction time becuase everyone can pretty much have like a .2 reaction time. And since a relay exchange is a timing thing and not a reaction you can use both feet forward on the block rather then a track start. Using both feet gives you alot more power off of the block.

RE: What about this Italian, Fillipo Magnini?

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:07:36 GMT

I thought he might be a 200 guy when I didn't see his name in the 50, but he didn't even enter that event either. It's very strange. That's why I started this thread. Maybe it is an Italian thing.

RE: What about this Italian, Fillipo Magnini?

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:07:50 GMT

He is also pretty good in the 200 free. Probably better in the 200 than in the 50.

RE: What about this Italian, Fillipo Magnini?

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:46:34 GMT

He's Italian, what more is there to say. :)