HOW CHAMPIONS DO IT

Researched, produced, and prepared by Brent S. Rushall, Ph.D., R.Psy.

NATALIE COUGHLIN AT 65 m OF HER GOLD MEDAL 100 m BACKSTROKE RACE AT THE 2004 ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES

The time between each frame is not known. Natalie Coughlin's time for this race was 1:00.37. This series is displayed along with one at 20 m so that a better understanding of what happens with both arms during Ms. Coughlin's pull is obtained.

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Notable Features

Natalie Coughlin

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