To all the Typhoon swimmers out there (and really every swimmer), please take a look at this video and watch Ryan Lochte (the fastest swimmer in the world today). He hits every turn harder than the previous, and goes into his last turn with outstanding underwater work. Take a look:
The following video really shows how the backstroke should be done! Notice how the body rolls from one axis to the next pulling nice and deep while pushing the water as far down as possible. Also, notice how close the shoulder gets to the chin and how the head stays almost completely still! The last thing that you will notice (and quite possibly the first thing because of how the video is structured) is the excellent dolphin kicks starting off the stroke! Enjoy, and happy swimming!
The annual Golden Goggle Award ceremony is taking place this year on November 17, 2008, and it should be a great event for the swimming world! The Golden Goggle Awards celebrate top American swimmers for their accomplishment(s) that year. Here are the categories and nominees this for this year’s awards:
Breakout Performer of the Year:
Perseverance Award:
Coach of the Year:
Relay Performance of the Year (all from the 2008 Olympic Games):
Female Performance of the Year (all from the 2008 Olympic Games):
Male Performance of the Year (all from the 2008 Olympic Games):
Female Athlete of the Year:
Male Athlete of the Year:
As you can see, Michael Phelps has a significant number of nominations but it will most likely be very very close! Along with those awards, there are two Golden Goggle Awards given only in Olympic Years: the Impact Award, and the Humanitarian Award.
I hope everyone tunes in as the biggest American swimming stars turn out for this event!
Happy swimming!
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