YouTube - 100 free semi final -world record by alain bernard
Another world record in the 100 meter free. Looks like Bernard is wearing an Arena tech suit. It seemed like a pretty controlled swim. I wonder how long it will take to get down to 46.5 (maybe this summer?).
The French relay looks like it will be even better at Worlds.
Tim
Bernard was a full body length in front of the WR red line, with 15 meteres to go, and just finished slightly ahead.
This happens all the time, though. Remember they only know the world record splits so that red line is going to move at a constant speed representing the time for that 50 meters. Obviously you're going the fastest right out of the turn, so it's natural that the 'red line' will have a tendency to catch up at the end of the length. Not saying he didn't die a little, but I think this explains some of it.
Bernard was a full body length in front of the WR red line, with 15 meteres to go, and just finished slightly ahead.
This happens all the time, though. Remember they only know the world record splits so that red line is going to move at a constant speed representing the time for that 50 meters. Obviously you're going the fastest right out of the turn, so it's natural that the 'red line' will have a tendency to catch up at the end of the length. Not saying he didn't die a little, but I think this explains some of it.
