Does anyone remember:
When were flip turns in free style invented/introduced in competitive swimming?
When did goggles become 'standard equipment' for swimmers?
Thanks!
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If I remember correctly, Don Schollander in his book, "Deep Water" said he used open turns in the 400 in the 1964 Olympics.
Anyone know if swimmers were using goggles in competition during the early 70's? There's a video of Goodell wearing goggles in 76 during the 1500, but I don't think they were that commonly accepted or preferred.
When I competed in the 70's, I think only half of my friends at best wore goggles in meets. I never wore them racing, but my longest event was the 200 so it was never a big issue for me.
Started swimming again regularly a few years ago- goggle are sooo much better now.
I bought my first pair in 73- think they cost less than a buck.
If I remember correctly, Don Schollander in his book, "Deep Water" said he used open turns in the 400 in the 1964 Olympics.
Anyone know if swimmers were using goggles in competition during the early 70's? There's a video of Goodell wearing goggles in 76 during the 1500, but I don't think they were that commonly accepted or preferred.
When I competed in the 70's, I think only half of my friends at best wore goggles in meets. I never wore them racing, but my longest event was the 200 so it was never a big issue for me.
Started swimming again regularly a few years ago- goggle are sooo much better now.
I bought my first pair in 73- think they cost less than a buck.
