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Another idea: many of the swimmers breathe only to one side (in the races that they breathe at all), so in one direction they would be able to (better) see the

by andars 10y ago

Another idea: many of the swimmers breathe only to one side (in the races that they breathe at all), so in one direction they would be able to (better) see the faster swimmers towards the center. Another possible psychological factor.

sulam 10y ago
Wouldn't both these factors be constant over multiple events? Why would they impact 2 events out of 5?
- Pinatubo 10y ago
  It could depend on the particular layout of the pool deck at each event -- some allow people closer than others, etc.
- gleenn 10y ago
  You breath differently for different events?