I am a little perplexed as the why the suit itself would significantly change the technique that is being taught by coaches. I really feel that the growth in competitive swimming over the past 8-10 years has more to do with sponsorship money, which might have a trickle down effect on the push for more technological suits. Fact is that there are now multiple top tier swimmers making high 6 figure or even 7 figure endorsements (not counting the crazy amount Phelps is earning). I don't think these opportunities existed much more then a decade ago.
I would be curious to see what kind of endorsements existed for guys like Rowdy Gaines and Matt Biondi (in the 80's, not the Endless Pool and other gigs found in recent times).
I am a little perplexed as the why the suit itself would significantly change the technique that is being taught by coaches. I really feel that the growth in competitive swimming over the past 8-10 years has more to do with sponsorship money, which might have a trickle down effect on the push for more technological suits. Fact is that there are now multiple top tier swimmers making high 6 figure or even 7 figure endorsements (not counting the crazy amount Phelps is earning). I don't think these opportunities existed much more then a decade ago.
I would be curious to see what kind of endorsements existed for guys like Rowdy Gaines and Matt Biondi (in the 80's, not the Endless Pool and other gigs found in recent times).
