Russia’s Vladimir Morozov posted a video on Instagram this morning of him doing a 50 free in practice. The caption reads “Feeling good with a 21.84 this morning. #madwave #roadtobudapest”. There’s no need to begin the debate about a fast stopwatch or anything like that, because the swim was done with touch pads in place.
Check out the video below, via Morozov (v1adm) on Instagram:
Morozov is currently ranked 2nd in the world this year in 21.44, his fastest ever. He trails only Great Britain’s Ben Proud (21.32). He did say earlier this year his focus would be more centered around the 50 this year, noting past years he has primarily focused on the 100 and it hasn’t worked out.
That switch of focus seems to be paying dividends, as that 21.84 is actually faster than he went in the Olympic semi-finals (21.88) where he missed making the top 8, and his 100m season-best of 48.28 is only 0.02 slower than he was in Rio.
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Looks like Vlads back on the meds
I know this is a bit off topic, but thought some people would be interested in hearing this: at the Speedo Queensland short course preparation meet this weekend, Ning Zeato of China posted times of 21.77 (50m free) and 46.64 (100m free). Looks like he might be getting ready for the Chinese National Games in August.
Actually, the Chinese Games will be held in September.
Practice times are a lot easier to achieve than in competition, Pressure, lane draws etc, all factor in, the 50s are the hardest to predict, its all about who swims the most perfect race on the day.
For whatever reason, Vlad won’t show when it counts. Too bad. Lotta talent.
TALKING BOUT PRACTICE?? ARE WE TALKIN BOUT PRACTICE??
Wrong context but whatevs.
Don’t be so insensitive. Swim Dawg’s best friend just died.
Not a fan of this new ‘thing’. Less talking, more winning. The ladies seem able to show up and throw down swims without making prats of themselves with ‘practice’ times.
I remember efimova did a 1:05 in practice and had a video posted last year or year before.
Think we all accept Efimova is a pretty special case 😉
I hope the American swimmers do start doing this. Save it for the big meet.
Didn’t Alexander Popov go a 21.7 in practice once?