So Germany's Paul Biedermann swam a 1:39 200 m free

I must have looked at this clip at least 20 times. I can't help but thinking that Biedermann's technique payed a big role in winning over Phelps. Phelps is a real joy to look at. Such a great feeling for water. But in my humble opinion, he constantly has to re accelerate on every right arm stroke. It's a victory of regularity and stroke rate over fitness in my opinion. One more thing. Biedermann was highly confident by 150. He decided to opt for his best breathing side even if it meant not being able to look at Phelps potentially catching him back.

I must have looked at this clip at least 20 times. I can't help but thinking that Biedermann's technique payed a big role in winning over Phelps. Phelps is a real joy to look at. Such a great feeling for water. But in my humble opinion, he constantly has to re accelerate on every right arm stroke. It's a victory of regularity and stroke rate over fitness in my opinion. One more thing. Biedermann was highly confident by 150. He decided to opt for his best breathing side even if it meant not being able to look at Phelps potentially catching him back.