I think that the reason you dont follow this is that (no offense) you are comparing yourself to the world's elite swimmers. A tenth of a second in a 50 is a big deal to these guys. To break the WR by .3 is ridiculous. This was his best time by .7 What? And we don't know to what extent, but these suits are making a huge difference. Bernard rips off a 46.9 in semis and then 47.5 in finals in an older model suit (he chalked it up to nerves / pressure).
I cannot speak for you, but I want to go a 24.9 in the 50 free sthis summer. If I go 25.2 I'm sure I'll be some what happy. My "range" is pretty big. Plus I'll feel satisfied just knowing I put (some of) the training in and gave a good shot. Other than water, my experience as a swimmer has nothing in common with the pros.
In no way am I suggesting that I am elite. :cane: What I don't understand is Lord's assertion that the speedsters in France were doing something other than swimming, just because some of them went unexpectedly fast. Maybe he believes they're tech-doping, and that invalidates their efforts?
Good luck with your 50 free this summer!
I think that the reason you dont follow this is that (no offense) you are comparing yourself to the world's elite swimmers. A tenth of a second in a 50 is a big deal to these guys. To break the WR by .3 is ridiculous. This was his best time by .7 What? And we don't know to what extent, but these suits are making a huge difference. Bernard rips off a 46.9 in semis and then 47.5 in finals in an older model suit (he chalked it up to nerves / pressure).
I cannot speak for you, but I want to go a 24.9 in the 50 free sthis summer. If I go 25.2 I'm sure I'll be some what happy. My "range" is pretty big. Plus I'll feel satisfied just knowing I put (some of) the training in and gave a good shot. Other than water, my experience as a swimmer has nothing in common with the pros.
In no way am I suggesting that I am elite. :cane: What I don't understand is Lord's assertion that the speedsters in France were doing something other than swimming, just because some of them went unexpectedly fast. Maybe he believes they're tech-doping, and that invalidates their efforts?
Good luck with your 50 free this summer!
