Really only have taken a good look at the 100 breastroke (men) times, but, over-all really slow (in my opinion) No world records. Has the suits made that much difference? I don't know. Pool conditions-weather-who knows??
I am convinced that the absence of the long suits is having a profound effect on masters swimming times this year. Of course, like Jeff, I focus on my events in my age group. Here is a glaring example. Last year Josep Claret broke the world record in the 65+ 50 fly with a 28.54. This year he wins at Worlds with a 31.5. An anomoly? Last year the 10th place time in the world was 31.11. In the 100 fly Josep's record from last year was a 1:08.05. His winning time this year: 1:13.77.
Two thoughts: The older you are, the greater the impact of not having the suit. Second, not all swimmers are affected the same by the change. Comparing the world's top ten from 2009 to 2010 over all age groups will eventually give us a much better picture.
I am convinced that the absence of the long suits is having a profound effect on masters swimming times this year. Of course, like Jeff, I focus on my events in my age group. Here is a glaring example. Last year Josep Claret broke the world record in the 65+ 50 fly with a 28.54. This year he wins at Worlds with a 31.5. An anomoly? Last year the 10th place time in the world was 31.11. In the 100 fly Josep's record from last year was a 1:08.05. His winning time this year: 1:13.77.
Two thoughts: The older you are, the greater the impact of not having the suit. Second, not all swimmers are affected the same by the change. Comparing the world's top ten from 2009 to 2010 over all age groups will eventually give us a much better picture.
