Are any older video clips of Dara Torres swimming (say, 2000 or before) available online? A quick search of YouTube didn't turn up anything obvious. Everything there seems pretty recent.
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Yeah, I was thinking exactly the same thing. Sprint distance swimming obviously takes power and strength, but no matter what the distance, technique is most the important factor of all. A smoother and more hydrodynamic stroke could account for a faster time with an older body. Does someone else have an opinion (either opposing or agreeing)?
I hope someone can provide an argument that is convincing. I'm really getting tired of great performances being immediately greeted with accusations of doping or performance enhancement.
Floyd you are such a disappointment. forums.usms.org/.../icon8.gif
Yeah, I was thinking exactly the same thing. Sprint distance swimming obviously takes power and strength, but no matter what the distance, technique is most the important factor of all. A smoother and more hydrodynamic stroke could account for a faster time with an older body. Does someone else have an opinion (either opposing or agreeing)?
I hope someone can provide an argument that is convincing. I'm really getting tired of great performances being immediately greeted with accusations of doping or performance enhancement.
Floyd you are such a disappointment. forums.usms.org/.../icon8.gif
