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Sprinters Rule the World: 50's of Stroke Added to LA 2028 Olympic Games

Inside with Brett Hawke

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Rethinking Sprinting in Swimming Competitions

This chapter explores the British championships and world championship trials with a focus on 50-meter events, advocating for changes to qualification processes to prioritize sprinters. It highlights the trend towards sprint events in Olympic swimming and suggests innovative competition formats to enhance excitement and athlete development. The discussion also raises questions about the efficacy of semifinal races and proposes adjustments to improve competitive dynamics.

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