It's well known that the fastest breaststrokers have one of the longest and strongest pullouts. The breaststroke pullout is the underwater sequence that happens after your start or turn, before you begin your regular strokes. Why does it matter so much? Because champions know exactly when to pul...

The rules of swimming are not set in stone. Over the years, major changes have been made to legitimize new techniques and make the sport faster. One of the most significant changes in modern swimming happened in 2005, when FINA officially updated the breaststroke pullout rule. This post covers tha...