Comparing 100 meter Freestyle and 400 meter Sprinting
November 27, 2008 by Jimson Lee
The 100 meter freestyle in swimming resembles the 400 sprint in running.
Their Elite times are in the mid 40’s second range and both events have similar energy systems: Alactic anerobic and Lactic anerobic.
Between 1968 and 2004, only 7 men has run under the magic 44 seconds barrier for the 400 meters (and two of them […]
Beijing Men’s Swimming 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Video
August 16, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In the swimming events, the Beijing Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay was one of the most exciting relays. USA beat France 3:08.24 to 3:08.32. With all the lead changes, it was too close to call. Personally, I would have put Michael Phelps anchor to out psyche the opponents.
YouTube and NBC are […]
NBCOlympics.com Swimming Latest News
August 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee
NBCOlympics.com Swimming Latest News
Phelps in perspective
Michael Phelps completed in Beijing what some had called an impossible task: eight gold medals in eight events. Along the way he revealed, among other things, that he’s undoubtedly the best swimmer in history.
Torres takes your questions
Dara Torres, the oldest swimmer ever to win a medal at age 41 in […]
Dara Torres Training Regimen
August 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Dana Torres won her 10th career Olympic medal with a silver in the 4×100m freestyle relay.
The American quartet of Natalie Coughlin, Lacey Nymeyer, Kara Lynn Joyce and Torres swam 3:34.33, an American record. The Netherlands won the gold in 3:33.76 seconds
It’s hard to believe her first medal was from 1984, the same Olympics where […]
Video of Speedo LZR Racers Controversy
July 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Here is a great video of the controversial swim suit from YouTube and CBC that was discussed yesterday.
Speedo is the official sponsor for Team USA and Team Canada, among others.
This story is no different than the 1984 Olympics when the American dominated cycling (both road and track) with the solid black spoke-less wheels and “conehead” […]
Bob Cooley and Meridian Stretching Video
July 11, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In this video, Bob Cooley is stretching an Olympic athlete on a TV news segment broadcast from Holland. Bob is the creator of Resistance Flexibility & Strength Training (Meridian Flexibility System) and author of The Genius of Flexibility: The Smart Way to Stretch and Strengthen Your Body (USA).
In Canada, The Genius of Flexibility: The […]
The Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit Bodysuit
July 11, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Yesterday, I wrote about the Nike Swift Suit and Nike Track Spikes.
With all the talk about the amazing comeback of Dara Torres, let’s take a closer look at those swimsuits.
It’s hard to imagine a swimmer with more clothes than a track and field athlete.
The Speedo LZR Racers
Swimmers in Speedos are causing a stir leading up […]
More on Dara Torres Resistance Stretching Routine
July 8, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Last year, Dara Torres’s comeback at the age of 40 was the talk of the swimming world. Now that she has earned a spot on her 5th Olympiad (and let’s not forget she retired twice and did not compete in 1996 and 2004) at the age of 41, she will be under the microscope […]
Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
July 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In case you missed the May 6, 2008 edition of ESPN’s E:60 Torpedo, here is a 10 minute video of Dara Torres.
In January 2006, Dara Torres “Support Team” included swim coaches Michael Lohberg & Chris Jackson, and Florida Panthers’ Strength & Conditioning Andy O’Brien. And of course, her secret weapon, resistance stretching which will […]
Dara Torres - Secrets to Swimming Faster with Age
July 3, 2008 by Jimson Lee
If you are enjoying the recent Track and Field Trials, take a look at the swimming system.
To qualify for the 2008 USA Olympic Swim Team, only the top four swimmers in the men’s and women’s 100m and 200m freestyle, along with the winners of all the other events, automatically qualify for the USA Olympic Team. […]






