Are Youth Swimmers Getting Faster...And Why? Part II

Take home points

• A better understanding of dolphin kicking has likely filtered to the youth levels, allowing more kids to exploit optimal training and racing strategies.
• Biological factors such has puberty and athleticism may explain improved age group performances.
• Motivation and belief fueled by open communication may inspire young swimmers to approach the sport with no perception of self limits.

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Are Youth Swimmers Getting Faster...Part I

Take home points:

1. Observationally, it seems that youth swimmers are swimming faster than prior generations. 
2. Communication and technology may explain modern advances in age group performance. 
3. Recent advances in video and its widespread availability may be the most impactful change to the modern era.

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