Why Sprinters Need to Train Starts More

By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
One of the coolest parts of sprint swimming events is the start.
Especially when elite sprinters get after it.
The way the block nearly rattles out of the bulkhead. The extended flight and clean entry. And then waiting to see who emerges first and in what place.
But for the enterprising sprinter looking to go faster on race day, it’s worth asking—how many starts are you actually doing in training?
Why the Start is so Crucial for Sprinters
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