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Butterfly is actually the second-fastest stroke, at least over the shorter distances. There have been swimmers in the past that have used the butterfly stroke
by caf 10y ago
Butterfly is actually the second-fastest stroke, at least over the shorter distances. There have been swimmers in the past that have used the butterfly stroke in freestyle races at high level events.
- toomanybeersies 10y agoBut that's the issue. It's not an optimal stroke for anything. It's not the fastest, it's tiring, and it's difficult to do. It's like making a running race where you have to do a small jump every step.