backstroke swimmers

Is Underwater Dolphin Kick Faster Than Freestyle?

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Is Underwater Dolphin Kick Faster Than Freestyle? We know that underwater dolphin kicking is generally faster than on-the-surface swimming. … This only applies to swimmers who actually kick faster underwater compared to swimming speed. There is a point of diminishing returns where the extended amount of time spent underwater hurts real swimming speed later in

How Do Backstroke Swimmers Know When To Turn?

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How Do Backstroke Swimmers Know When To Turn? During a backstroke event, there are flags suspended over the pool to help the swimmer navigate. Sometimes markers are placed on the bottom of the pool for the same purpose. While these indicators do help, several Olympic swimmers after years of swimming are just aware of how