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Jut looking at the splits there - Wiffen swam the last 200 in 1:49, compared to 1:53 for Sarkany and 1:54 for Wellbrock

Last 100's were 53 seconds for Wiffen, 56 for Sarkany and 55 for Wellbrock.

53 is a savage last 100 to throw onto a 1500.

Bailey did very well too - held on to 2nd for a good while before getting caught but swam a really brave swim to go 49 / 52
 
BlackpoolTerrier said:
Jut looking at the splits there - Wiffen swam the last 200 in 1:49, compared to 1:53 for Sarkany and 1:54 for Wellbrock

Last 100's were 53 seconds for Wiffen, 56 for Sarkany and 55 for Wellbrock.

53 is a savage last 100 to throw onto a 1500.

Bailey did very well too - held on to 2nd for a good while before getting caught but swam a really brave swim to go 49 / 52
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The last 300 In the 1500 was brilliant.

There must be something about short course where the fella in front turns and can see the fella behind. Creeping up each length. They churn through the turns so quickly at this level too.

You could see the graphic Wiffin gaining by fractions each length
 
El Guapo said:
The last 300 In the 1500 was brilliant.

There must be something about short course where the fella in front turns and can see the fella behind. Creeping up each length. They churn through the turns so quickly at this level too.

You could see the graphic Wiffin gaining by fractions each length
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Turns are a huge deal - specifically the underwater coming out of the turn. Yes, it's where you see the others, but it's also about technique and work under the water - you can go a lot faster than on the surface. Smallies are coached from the beginning to try not to breathe "until after the flags". Easier said than done when you're shagged in training or a race - because you've taken a stroke or two without air on the way in as well.

There's obviously double the number of turns in SC racing so if you're good under the water then SC is for you. Up to 60% of an SC race can be under the water whereas only 30% of an LC race can be under the water. Some swimmers are SC specialists for that reason - just like some runners would have a higher indoor ranking due to their ability on the boards.

So many races are won on the turns and underwaters - just look at Wiffen's last four turns last night - or look at the majestic final turn and underwater executed by John Shortt on Wednesday night in the 200 final. I was standing on the deck watching his underwaters in UL two weeks ago and he is a force of nature.

Edit - Here's a brilliant illustration from 10 or 15 years ago of the power of properly executed underwater swimming - yer man in the second lane from the camera just stays down all the way, happy to take the DQ as he breaks the World record :cool:

 
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