Hugo in the kingdom of the wavers | Paris 2024 Olympic Games Ryan Murphy, the backstroker with the best times of all those competing in Paris, reminds us that the backstroke is the swimming style in which underwater swimming, also known as undulation, is most often used. It was in 1991 that the distance that swimmers could cover underwater in competition in backstroke events was limited to 15 metres per length. Finally, after the Atlanta Games in 1996, the surfacing distance was limited to 15m in all events, except the breaststroke, which has its own technical regulation. In addition, in the dorsal position, the undulation style can be slightly more efficient than in the ventral position. Backstroke events are characterised by swimmers pushing the undulation as they approach the 15-metre line. In the world concert, the Spaniard Hugo González is an exception: his backstroke technique is superior to the rest and it is not so profitable for him to swim for such a long time underwater. Hugo, who set his best time in the 200m (1m 54.14s) at the Spanish selection trials held in Palma de Mallorca in June and who last night qualified with a discreet time (1m 56.52s) for today’s final (at 20.38), has great respect for the Hungarian Hubert Kos, who swam in 1m 54.14s last year and is the only participant in the final, along with Murphy, who has ever swum faster than him. The Italian Thomas Ceccon, world record holder in the 100 backstroke, may be too explosive for 200 metres. Lukas Märtens, the 400 freestyle champion in Paris, is not a specialist but has entered the fight with an excellent time in the qualifiers. The disqualification of England’s Luke Greenbank in the morning heat may ease the way for the Spaniard. Greenbank won his heat by a length over Märtens, but was disqualified for exceeding the 15-metre limit at the start. This may have been the effect of an unusually shallow pool: 2.2 metres instead of 3. If Greenbank did not adapt by reducing the number of underwater movements, it is normal that he came out beyond the 15 metres allowed. In the deeper pools they are used to, swimmers go down to almost two metres and then emerge doing more movements than when they can only dive to 1.50 metres because there is not enough depth, or because, as in Paris, the bottom is also full of screens, lanes, cables and cameras that they could crash into. There have never been more obstacles in a modern Olympic pool. Hugo, who is second in the 2024 world rankings behind Murphy, will have to adjust to his particular way of swimming. He knows that there are swimmers who are faster thanks to the underwater, both in the starts and the turns. But his backstroke speed is superior and his strength is the last 100, not the first. The opponents have to start faster than him, try to make that advantage enough and take advantage of the turns. Many of those who will participate in the final know each other perfectly. Murphy, like Keaton Jones, are Hugo’s teammat...
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Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming - Submerged #2 Men’s 400 Individual Medley: This is the closest Olympic swimming comes to a one horse race. Marchand (FRA) has a “complete set” in terms of his 200m quality across all four strokes. His transitions (changing strokes) and underwater work are the best. He will excel in the breast leg and the more time he is swimming freestyle (fastest stroke) while the others are still on breaststroke (slowest stroke), he effectively doubles his lead. After the easiest 4.08 I’ve ever seen in a heat, apart from Michael Phelps (USA) and Ryan Lochte (USA), one can throw back to the 1988 Seoul Olympics and you have a comparison in Tamás Darnyi (HUN). Carsen Foster (USA) although fastest in the world this year and comfortable with a 4.11 in heats, will likely be chasing for second. Women’s 100 Fly: Another chance for McKeon (AUS) to consolidate her place as Australia’s most medal winning Olympian but she’ll be doing it from the outside lanes - plenty have done it from there. However, Walsh (USA) with her Olympic Record in the semis, Huske (USA) and Kohler (GER) with impressive second 50’s, will make things difficult. A 29. coming home will most likely win this one. Men’s 100 Breast. The focus for this event is clearly on Adam Peaty’s (GBR) ability to secure his 3rd consecutive 100m Breaststroke Olympic title. With that status comes the age question. But old breastrokers make good ones - the average age of this final is 26.1 yrs, just over 2 years older than the average age of all top male swimmers in 2022. Fink (USA) will be a serious threat, as will Kamminga (NED), Qin (CHN) and Martinenghi (ITA) - the splits of each of these athletes indicates that any challenge to Peaty will come all in the final 20m. #olympicswimming #Paris2024
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Here is my latest article at the World Open Water Swimming Association website analyzing the final lineup of athletes at the swimming marathon race in Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 #olympics #paris2024
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As the Paris Olympics comes to an end and the recaps begin, the swimming world is abuzz with debates and conspiracy theories, particularly around the idea of a “slow” pool. 🏊♂️ This concept, highlighted in a recent article, delves into how subtle factors like water temperature, lane turbulence, and even the pool’s depth can impact a swimmer’s performance. While it might sound far-fetched, these variables can make the difference between setting a world record and just missing out. In the lead-up to one of the most anticipated competitions in history, it’s fascinating to see how much attention is being given to the fine details of pool design and environment. Whether or not these concerns hold water, one thing is clear: every stroke counts. Curious to hear what others think—can a pool truly be “slow”? Check out the full article below #Olympics #Swimming #Paris2024 #PoolDesign #AthletePerformance
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Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming - Submerged #4 Women’s 100 Backstroke: Smith (USA) in control in semi as was McKeown (AUS) (my pic!) and Berkoff (USA). Interestingly, Berkoff is the daughter of the great Olympic champion backstroker, Dave Berkoff - he was part of the new underwater back-strokers back in 1988 - google the men’s 100 backstroke final in the Seoul Olympics and you will see what underwater swimming evolved to before they limited swimmers to 15m underwater on starts and turns. Anderson (AUS) could also be a threat to medals from the outside. Men’s 800 Freestyle: Wiffen (IRE) looked best from heats, with Winnington (AUS) close behind and he’s in good form following the 400 free silver. Watch Fink (USA), Jaouadi (TUN) and Paltrinieri (ITA), all well capable of landing a mid 7:30’s swim. Athletes are using the sides of lanes to gain an advantage from draft or prevent another athlete drafting from them - the 800 will see a bit of this as the tactics come into play. Men’s 4 x 200 Freestyle relay: This will be a ripper. 3 seconds separate the top 5 countries in this event but there are forces at play with this particular pool that may alter predicted results (see Submerged #3). Notwithstanding, quality changeovers (essential in the 4 x 100) is replaced with pacing becoming the key factor. Positions 2,3,4 in each team face either a lead or being behind the swimmer next to them. This means you have to stick to your race plan rather than be drawn into going out hard to catch the person in the next lane - better to pace and draft, if you can - moving water moves you. Smart relay tactics in the 4 x 200 sees you hold down into breakout (coming out of a turn) especially when you have swimmers on either side behind you - this stops you hitting the bow wave as you surface - see photo with this post. USA have been on the podium in nine of the past 10 Olympics, so the law of large numbers suggests they will be there. From heats, considering replacements for finals, GBR look solid as world number one, followed by USA and AUS. The local crowd will lift FRA into contention, keep an eye on them. I don’t think KOR and CHN have the depth and form here, leaving GER as a sleeper. #olympicswimming #Paris2024
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Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming - Submerged #8 Men’s 100 Butterfly: Milak (HUN) out fast and favoured for this one but may be challenged in the closing stages by Grousset (FRA), Ponti (SUI). Temple (AUS) has had a super consistent year with multiple 50. performances but will be challenged by the pure speed/strength of the top 4. A low 50. should take this one. Watch the turn and breakout (when they surface after the turn). It is critical in the 100 fly that they get well under the wave following the swimmers into the wall. Women’s 200 Individual Medley: Yu (CHN) will be out well and come back to the field in the breast. She’s vulnerable over the closing stages. McKeown: outside smoke after semis but can be in the hunt and in form. Pickrem (CAN) closed well and comfortable in semi and will challenge for medals. Walsh (USA), McIntosh (CAN) and Douglas (CAN) are in form and will most likely take at least 2 medals between them. The tell tale in this one is how they come off the wall in the last 50. If they hold down to 12m it’s a good indication of capacity on the free leg. Women’s 800 Freestyle: Ledecky (USA), although not at her best, will likely win this one. Her 1500 suggests she will hit under 8:08. Madden (USA) and Titmus (AUS) will fight for medals but will find it hard to beat the endurance capability of Ledecky. Of interest will be Pallister (AUS), who has made the come back of the week from Covid and missing the 1500, only to take gold in the 4 x 200. She now finds herself in the top 4 of this race with heat splits that suggest there is more to come. She will need to go under her PB of 8:15.11 to get a medal. (Her mother, Janelle was an Olympic finalist in 1988). With Li (CHN) out of the picture, second and 3rd positions have opened up. Mixed medley 4 x 100 relay: This could be an interesting race, with USA and AUS taking honours in a performance that will see multiple lead changes. Note the need to hold down off walls to get under the bow waves. Also the tactics employed on pitting females against males. #olympicswimming #Paris2024
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AUSTRALIA beat its record with 18 Gold Medals today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Breakdown of quick insights on medal performances so far: ■ Gold Medal: Currently 40% of Australia's total Gold Medals came from swimming (or put differently: 32% from women's swimming gold). With a few days remaining, I predict 30% of total Gold will be swimming (which is excellent -- at Tokyo 2020 swimming was 53% gold); ■ Just Add Water: 70% of Australia's total 40 medals so far have come from "water-related events" - rowing, sailing, swimming, canoe slalom. ■ Powerful Women: Currently 62% of the Australia's total 39 medals are won by Women ■ Team Sports: Currently 20% of total 39 medals from team sports. With women basketball and beach volleyball (we're in semis in both), waterpolo and few cycling events left -- could hit 25% total medals from team sports.
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Five interesting facts about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 1) Paris will join London as the only cities to host the Olympics three times. The Games were in Paris in 1900, 1924 and now in 2024, while London hosted the Games in 1908, 1948 and 2012. 2) The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will not be held in a stadium for the first time ever. Instead it will be done on the Seine, the river that crosses the centre of Paris. 3) There will be 32 sports played during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and 329 medal events in total. 4) The sport with the most medals being awarded at Paris 2024 will be aquatics with 49 events across the disciplines of swimming, marathon swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming. Athletics follows closely with 48. 5) For the first time ever, the 2024 Games will also take place in the French territory of Tahiti, where the surfing competition will be held on the Pacific island’s legendary Teahupoo wave, located about 15 000km from Paris. Active Air has provided temporary air conditioning for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We can't wait for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
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I'm no swimming expert. In fact, I can barely make it across the pool these days without help from my flippers or a float. But, I'm in my total awe of what the USA Swimming team accomplished at the #ParisOlympics this year. Lots of standing records broken and new GOATs emerged (h/t to Stanford Athletics Katie Ledecky among others!). And, did you see that final women's 400x100 relay? These incredible swimmers and teammates not only secured another Gold and bested their rival Australia in total wins (a big deal), they also broke World Record and posted personal bests on the final day of the meet when they are presumably totally exhausted from their other races! There's something extra awesome about that, and makes me wonder why that is, and how I can bring some of their magic into my own life (even as a total non-swimmer). 🏊♂️ Perhaps it speaks to the positive pull of contributing to something bigger than yourself? Competing for your team, your country and your sport? 🏊♂️ Maybe it's the intangible boost of having full trust and belief in others that you've trained with for years. And how knowing that their belief and trust in you makes you better, too. 🏊♀️ The importance of knowing that part of your job is setting your partners up for success so they can do their parts, too. The total performance is more than just the sum of individual parts - it's the interstitials too. The 2024 Olympics swimming is officially over, but the legacy and appreciation for what they've done - and what we can continue to learn from them continues. https://lnkd.in/dJDQiF2r
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🌟 The Road to Paris 2024: The Significance of the Australian Swimming Trials 🌟 The Australian swimming trials take centre stage next week as we approach the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, serving as the ultimate proving ground for our Agency X swimmers. These trials are not just a series of races but the gateway to Olympic dreams and the culmination of years of relentless training, dedication, and sacrifice. 🏊♂️ Why the Trials Matter: The Australian swimming trials are the decisive moment where the nation’s top swimmers compete for their place on the Olympic team. Success here means securing a spot on the world’s most prestigious sporting stage, representing Australia with pride and excellence. 💪 High Stakes, Higher Rewards: Every race is a testament to the athletes' hard work, with the trials being fiercely competitive. The pressure is immense, as only the best of the best make it through. It's not just about speed but mental toughness, strategic prowess, and the ability to perform under unparalleled scrutiny. Support Our Athletes: As we cheer for our swimmers, let's recognise their incredible journey to reach this point. Their success at the trials is a testament to their hard work and the support of coaches, families, and fans. 🌍 Looking Ahead to Paris 2024: The Australian swimming trials are a critical step on the road to Paris 2024. The performances we witness here will set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating and historic Olympic Games. We're excited to rally behind our athletes and celebrate their remarkable achievements as they strive to make Australia proud on the global stage! 🥇 #SwimmingTrials #Paris2024 #TeamAustralia #OlympicDreams #Inspiration #Dedication #Excellence #agencyx #agencyxtalent
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Break through your own limitations rather than looking for excuses from others. This is the success secret in sales that I learned from the Chinese swimming team. The final day of swimming at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Sunday, 4 August saw the People's Republic of China with Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, Sun Jiajun and Pan Zhanle win gold in the men's 4x100m medley relay with a time of 3:27.46. This is the 19th gold medal for the Chinese delegation at this year's Olympics. After the race, members of the Chinese swimming team were interviewed: Xu Jiayu: "Today, I felt particularly strong. I was confident that I could achieve a good result, and I did." Qin Haiyang: "Today, I think this was our most impressive performance!" Pan Zhanle: "Thanks to my great teammates who gave me confidence and a slight advantage. The championship is ours; if anyone is dissatisfied, it should be others, not us." Pan Zhanle: "On my 20th birthday, I fulfilled the promise I made a year ago. A new journey has begun." The official results show that Pan Zhanle swam the final leg in 45.92 seconds, which is 0.48 seconds faster than the 46.40-second world record he set in the 100m freestyle final. He won the final leg by over a second, with no other competitor swimming under 47 seconds. August 4th was also his birthday. After the race, Pan Zhanle posted on Weibo（similar to X）: "For my 20th birthday, I fulfilled the promise I made a year ago by celebrating with a team gold medal. After 9 days of intense Olympic competition, I'm finally done. With a tally of 2 golds and 1 silver, I’m quite satisfied! A new journey has begun, and my goals have been set quietly. I hope to make a bigger contribution to the team. The Chinese swimming team is always the best!" #Paris2024 #Olympics #ChineseSwimmingTeam #GoldMedal #Swimming #TeamChina #OlympicRecords #AthleteAchievement #BirthdayVictory #SwimmingChampions #OlympicSuccess #SalesStrategy #SalesSuccess #SalesTips
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