The smoothness and effortless beauty of her stroke is mesmerising, and a joy to watch. I cannot think of any other fly swimmer, male or female, who looks as good as Mary T. In my opinion, even some of the greats, past and present (Gross, De Bruin, O'Neill, Hyman, Phelps, et., al) do not have Mary T's dolphin-like stroke.
Thanks so much for this! I have known of Mary's records since the early 90's (as an Aussie and obviously an O'neil fan) but never seen her swim. He stroke looks effortless, as opposed to Susie's that was all guts and strength. To go 205.96 with no goggles, crappy pool and old bathers.... amazing.
@seawolvesolivia OMG so funny...She does have a kid sis, Peggy, who won 200 free at indoor Jr's in mid 80's. One thing about our "T". I recall in an article when asked about how she was so great at fly; her reply was the broader shoulders equally in-line w/ or as broad as the hips, allowing for that snap-like action she was known for. But also, her infamous tolerance to pain over long distances with steady splits in practice, was 2nd to none...
@Parker528 Only other female flyer who could approach that endurance of very long distance fly sets in practice, from what I know, is prolly Trina Radke. Of course, swimming for Shouldberg at GA helps, but when she did a 10,000 fly straight set at an olympic hopeful training camp in Hawaii in late Nov '87, MTM was even impressed; no wonder Trina came back so strong at 88 trials to make the team!!!
@johnnyblack1974 OMG! Can you please tell me where or how you were able to see that 100 fly race? I only have my Swimming World magazine's description of that race to help me imagine just how incredible she was in that 100 fly. What website is it on? Thank you.
wow. shes amazing. truely amazing. i went to the same grade school as her. my math teachers her cousin. my favorite stroke is butterfly too. she's my idol!
@snowpants2212 I have looked tirelessly for that race over the internet, and never found it. I would imagine you could go to the broadcasting company that taped these nationals and inquire about obtaining a copy, but just know it will come at a cost, maybe up to $50, and that would be for the entire televised show. What network showed it? Sounds like Jim Lampley is the commentator, same guy who did commentating for ABC with Mark Spitz at the '84 Olympics. So maybe contact ABC. Good luck!
The smoothness and effortless beauty of her stroke is mesmerising, and a joy to watch. I cannot think of any other fly swimmer, male or female, who looks as good as Mary T. In my opinion, even some of the greats, past and present (Gross, De Bruin, O'Neill, Hyman, Phelps, et., al) do not have Mary T's dolphin-like stroke.
kanzyani7 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
why doesnt she have googles on?
sunshineyellow15 5 months ago
Thanks so much for this! I have known of Mary's records since the early 90's (as an Aussie and obviously an O'neil fan) but never seen her swim. He stroke looks effortless, as opposed to Susie's that was all guts and strength. To go 205.96 with no goggles, crappy pool and old bathers.... amazing.
Ineddiblehulk 7 months ago
@Ineddiblehulk Look online here for the womens 400 medley relay at LA Olympics and watch her fly leg she goes a 58.04 and looks very effortless
Parker528 3 months ago
If Mary T. Meagher was in her prime today, taking advantage of 30 years of massive technical and technological improvements, she would swim in 1:59.
bordereye 7 months ago
is she related to a tess/alexandra meagher?!?
seawolvesolivia 8 months ago
@seawolvesolivia she might be has MANY siblings even has an older sister ALSO named Mary!
Parker528 3 months ago
@Parker528 lol i was joking they are these kids on my swim teem and actually my friend typed that cause alexanders name is really alex lol!
seawolvesolivia 3 months ago
@seawolvesolivia OMG so funny...She does have a kid sis, Peggy, who won 200 free at indoor Jr's in mid 80's. One thing about our "T". I recall in an article when asked about how she was so great at fly; her reply was the broader shoulders equally in-line w/ or as broad as the hips, allowing for that snap-like action she was known for. But also, her infamous tolerance to pain over long distances with steady splits in practice, was 2nd to none...
Parker528 3 months ago
@Parker528 Only other female flyer who could approach that endurance of very long distance fly sets in practice, from what I know, is prolly Trina Radke. Of course, swimming for Shouldberg at GA helps, but when she did a 10,000 fly straight set at an olympic hopeful training camp in Hawaii in late Nov '87, MTM was even impressed; no wonder Trina came back so strong at 88 trials to make the team!!!
Parker528 3 months ago
@Parker528 lol wow thats amazing!
seawolvesolivia 3 months ago
@johnnyblack1974 OMG! Can you please tell me where or how you were able to see that 100 fly race? I only have my Swimming World magazine's description of that race to help me imagine just how incredible she was in that 100 fly. What website is it on? Thank you.
Parker528 8 months ago
most dominant swimmer EVER in any event, either gender. no question
olympianlondon2012 8 months ago
TThat kind of sucks no goggles
YouWantAnything 11 months ago
This swim was done without those fancy body suits. She was just the greatest in
this event at that time. Probably the greatest ever.
TheCopper05 1 year ago
Do you have more events from this swim meet?
TheCopper05 1 year ago
wow. shes amazing. truely amazing. i went to the same grade school as her. my math teachers her cousin. my favorite stroke is butterfly too. she's my idol!
karlywithak14 1 year ago
Anyone have her 100 from this meet?
snowpants2212 1 year ago
@snowpants2212 I have looked tirelessly for that race over the internet, and never found it. I would imagine you could go to the broadcasting company that taped these nationals and inquire about obtaining a copy, but just know it will come at a cost, maybe up to $50, and that would be for the entire televised show. What network showed it? Sounds like Jim Lampley is the commentator, same guy who did commentating for ABC with Mark Spitz at the '84 Olympics. So maybe contact ABC. Good luck!
Parker528 1 year ago
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leonardo75 1 year ago