i haven't had any luck finding mark spitz's winning times for his record breaking 1972 olympics. can anyone help me out? just was curious to compare the times to phelps to see the difference.
Don't forget swim suit changes. Lycra and "paper" suits were introduced in 1974. I got one of the first speedo lycra suits at LCM nationals in Walnut Creek, CA from my coach, but did not know to subtract sizes to keep it tight. So even though it was comfortable, it dragged like a sea anchor because of the stretchiness. Ahh, technology!
Remember the "belgrade" skirtless suits for the girls? With snaps on the shoulder that were guaranteed to chafe? Every color seemed to be transparent when wet. Or maybe it was the active imagination of a 20 year old.
Goggles and strapless caps helped a lot, too.
Don't forget swim suit changes. Lycra and "paper" suits were introduced in 1974. I got one of the first speedo lycra suits at LCM nationals in Walnut Creek, CA from my coach, but did not know to subtract sizes to keep it tight. So even though it was comfortable, it dragged like a sea anchor because of the stretchiness. Ahh, technology!
Remember the "belgrade" skirtless suits for the girls? With snaps on the shoulder that were guaranteed to chafe? Every color seemed to be transparent when wet. Or maybe it was the active imagination of a 20 year old.
Goggles and strapless caps helped a lot, too.
