Ian Thorpe swimming freestyle 4 - kick and rotation

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Uploaded by on Nov 11, 2007

Short clips from the DVD Beneath the suit.

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  • his style is a lot smoother than phelps's

  • Thorpe always seems to appear like he's putting in less effort in his stroke than Phelps.

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  • Knee bending inside the streamline does NOT create drag. Same reason we see knees bend in breastroke.

  • I see Ian's knees bend so why some people say that the correct kick should be with the legs straight, i.e. without bending the knees?

  • does his legs got bones

  • i'd like to see him, competing in a 5km race against thomas lurz, would be really interesting, because it looks like thorpe could keep his leg kick over really long distances without really tyring..

  • @NewYorkPixels Popov?

  • No matter how many world record other swimmers can brake or how many gold medal they win, Ian Thorpe has the best swimming style ever. No one is so elegant.

  • @Temible

    PRACTISE?? WE TALKIN BOUT PRACTISE MENG!

  • hi is really really good

    the best swimmer i ever have seen on YouTube

  • having size 17 feet doesnt hurt either

  • Ian has a MAGNIFICANT stroke 1of the best ever! Great hand entry extension catch pull & rotation He rides higher in front w/ head up lowering hips & feet causing more drag & big bow wave Its by design 2 take advantage of his powerful kick Otherwise his feet would come out of the water Without HIS kick its best 2 have hips & feet @surface -less drag No doubt he's tried both styles It's a trade off that works for him because of his huge kick Most pros ride more level due 2 lesser kick than Ian's

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