HOW CHAMPIONS DO IT

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

INGE DE BRUIJN AT 75 m OF HER GOLD MEDAL 100 m FREESTYLE RACE AT THE 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES IN SYDNEY

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Notable Features

A detailed analysis of Inge De Bruijn's 50-m freestyle race at the 2000 Olympic Games is available. That analysis should be studied to gather an appreciation for the nuances of this swimmer's stroke. This analysis is cursory.

Inge De Bruijn

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