Aaron Peirsol smashes 200 meter backstroke world record
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Roman M.Posted
Sat 11 Jul 2009 10:03pm
The Californian sealed the deal and
clinched his place on the Rome bound World Championship U.S. team in
Indiana for a second time when he set a new world record in the 200 meter backstroke. Earlier in the week when he set the 100 meter backstroke record.
"Right after the 65-meter mark, I was able to hold on pretty well,"
Peirsol said. "These guys don' t fade, so I had
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Video: Aaron Peirsol sets new world record in 100 meter backstroke and first ever to go under 52 seconds
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Roman M.Posted
Thu 09 Jul 2009 10:03pm
51.94 seconds is such a terribly short amount of time in anybody' s life
but for American swimmer Aaron Peirsol it' s probably the most important
51.94 seconds of his life.
The Californian sealed the deal and
clinched his place on the Rome bound World Championship U.S. team in
Indiana when he set a new world record in the 100 meter backstrokeRead on »
Learn to Love Backstroke
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Meeta K.Posted
Thu 14 May 2009 4:33pm
Tips for swimming the Backstroke
For me, swimming is a natural complement to running. It is cardio and strength training all in one and oh so easy on the knees... will never master like Butterfly...hmmm, I see a new goal in my future), like backstroke. I think I swam in fear of bonking my head on the edge of the pool. Now I love
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Good long swim
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Gordon G.Posted
Thu 06 Nov 2008 11:40pm
4000 - 4 x 1000's on 15:00
100 EZ
4100 Yards total
Not bad. Cathi swam 3100 yards too. Her backstroke is fast!
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WHAT ARE THE STROKES IN SWIMMING?
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CoachKennedyPosted
Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:34pm
Freestyle – Is the fastest and most efficient swimming technique
Backstroke – Is the only stroke that is swum on the back, the swimmer looking up
Butterfly – Is powerful, graceful and fast
Breaststroke – Is one of the easiest and most relaxing strokes
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Day One
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MeredithPosted
Mon 02 Nov 2009 10:02pm
Let's start by saying this...it's been a long 9 weeks since I've been in the pool. By the end of the first 100 my body was already tired. And I had 2100 more to go. :) There were one arm drills, which I suck at (especially on my left side). There was a lot of pulling. Dude, seriously, my arms are weak. There was backstroking, which I am better
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08/24/07: Recovery Week Continues w/ a Swim
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Andrew H.Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 3:21am
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Next was backstroke 50's on 45. As usual, the triathletes in the pool were given a bit of leeway, and could swim freestyle instead of backstroke...45 seconds....hmmm....Swimming... backstroke indefinitely on that interval.....So, I have a new goal....Be able to swim freestyle at least as fast as they can swim backstroke......
On a slightly less sarcastic note
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Day One
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MeredithPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm
Let's start by saying this...it's been a long 9 weeks since I've been in the pool. By the end of the first 100 my body was already tired. And I had 2100 more to go. :) There were one arm drills, which I suck at (especially on my left side). There was a lot of pulling. Dude, seriously, my arms are weak. There was backstroking, which I am better
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Coughlin earns Olympic berth
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Tom H.Posted
Sat 13 Sep 2008 11:50pm
From all outward appearances, Natalie Coughlin was a picture of tranquillity and composure as she strode to the starting blocks for Tuesday night's 100-meter backstroke... Peirsol broke his own world record in the 100 backstroke, finishing in 52.89, and former Cal star Jessica Hardy qualified for the Olympics by winning the 100 breaststroke.
Six
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Timed minute swims
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Gordon G.Posted
Mon 13 Dec 2010 11:05am
ri
460 - 2 x 3 minute timed swims (215 + 15 recovery) 1:00 ri every 4th 25 do backstroke
480 - 3 x 2 minute timed swims (155 + 5 recovery) 1:00 ri every 4th 25 do backstroke
400 - 4 x 1 minute timed swims (85 + 15 recover) 1:00 ri every 4th 25 do backstroke
250 - 5 x :30 sec timed swims (got 50 yards exactly) 1:00 ri
100 Easy
Masters was over
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