In this example from the 2005 World Championships in Montreal, you can see Kirsty Coventry completing her midway turn in the 200IM. One key thing to note are how well she spots the wall and finishes on a full stroke. Also she turns to almost … Watch→
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grab starts – video example
This video shows Ross Davenport competing in the final of the 200m freestyle at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The key things to note are the intial pull down, which you can see as the block wobbles, but also that Ross still rocks back onto … Watch→
japanese start – the new kid on the block?
Five steps to better starts
Below are five tips to get your starting going - these are aimed at a traditional grab start rather than a track start.
Exercise induced asthma: increasing incidence or misdiagnosis?
Whether the prevalence of asthma is higher in athletes than the general population remains controversial. Nic Charlesworth considers the issues surrounding asthma diagnosis
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