The Effortless Swimming Podcast #350 : The Technology Behind The Men's 100m Freestyle World Record with Jaimie Fuller
Sep 10, 2024
Jaimie Fuller, founder of EO and creator of the SwimBetter device, shares insights on enhancing swimming performance through technology. He discusses how elite athletes like Pan Zhang Lee and Kyle Chalmers utilize these devices to refine their technique. Key topics include measuring hand movements, the significance of data-driven analysis for stroke improvement, and the role of remote coaching. Fuller also emphasizes how small adjustments in technique can make a big difference, impacting both professional swimmers and triathletes alike.
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SwimBetter's Olympic Success
- Pan Zhang Li, using EO's SwimBetter device, shattered the 100m freestyle world record at the Paris Olympics.
- This led to other top swimmers, including Kyle Chalmers and David Popovich, also showing interest in the device.
Distance Swimming Advantage
- While sprinters benefit from SwimBetter, the biggest potential lies with distance swimmers.
- Small stroke improvements compound significantly over longer distances.
Personal Improvement with SwimBetter
- Jaimie Fuller, using SwimBetter, improved his 800m time by eight minutes and decreased his stroke rate.
- His distance per stroke also increased significantly, highlighting the device's effectiveness.