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Pic of the Week - August 18, 2006

Posted by Glenn Mills on Aug 18, 2006 08:59AM (5,036 views)

Our Pic of the Week was taken at Senior Nationals a couple weeks ago.

This swimmer is pretty good, so have fun.

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[url=http://www.goswim.tv/potw/081806.Start.1280.jpg]Download or view larger image. 1280 pix[/url]
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Ben Cip	Responded Aug 18, 2006 06:50PM just 2 notes on this one. first he needs to bring his legs together a little and second he needs to bring arms up straigh so he doesnt waste energy.
Rachel	Responded Aug 18, 2006 08:17PM When I first looked at this picture I had a similar reaction as did you Ben. I noticed the legs seemed to be a bit wide, etc...however, when I realized this was Michael Phelps I defaulted to his knowledge and feel for his own start. This pic is great because it reminds us that there isn't only one way to do something. Very Cool.
aquadartsga	Responded Aug 19, 2006 11:43AM Also depends EXACTLY when the picture was taken. The viewers perception of timing and angle could be off a little. If we saw it from the side or frame by frame in a video, it might look OK
Tomás	Responded Aug 22, 2006 04:42PM Yep it is Michael Phelps. That leg up high is kind of his trademark track start...and he is aiming to get his whole body through an imaginary hole in the water. Nonetheless he aknowledges that "diving, turns and some breastroke specifics" are his "weak points"..... Tomas
iswim	Responded Aug 28, 2006 11:40AM my first thought was "this guy just cannot wait to get in the water!"

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