SSPC: David Curtiss Explains 21.8 50m Free PR on Only 2 1/2 Weeks of Training

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We sat down with David Curtiss, the 18-year-old national team member that logged a PR in the 50m free at the Richmond Pro Swim. Curtiss revealed that he had only been in the water for 2 1/2 weeks before the Pro Swim, being forced out of the pool for a month prior due to COVID restrictions. Curtiss explains that he’s focused a lot on power and strength work outside of the pool, which he’s been able to translate into the pool.

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Calepsu
3 years ago

I was surprised to hear he breathes on the 50. Thats incredible that he swims so fast with a breath.

Will 37
3 years ago

Dude’s swimming is exceptional. His only big weakness in the 50free compare to the top sprinters in the world is his start, which will for sure develop as he becomes a more athletic and skillful over the years.

Olympian
3 years ago

Kids a natural and built like an animal, that’s how!
Excited to see what the future holds for the chosen one.

Coach
Reply to  Olympian
3 years ago

The best training for the 50 free occurs pre – in the womb.

Ol' Longhorn
Reply to  Coach
3 years ago

It is a pretty short pool in there.

GA Boy
Reply to  Ol' Longhorn
3 years ago

lots of kicking and turns in there for sure.

Coach
Reply to  Coach
3 years ago

3 words D-N-A

Breezeway
3 years ago

🐺 Go Pack! 🐺

Last edited 3 years ago by Breezeway
HoosierDaddy
Reply to  Breezeway
3 years ago

Go Hoosiers

25Backstroke
Reply to  HoosierDaddy
3 years ago

Ryan Held > Dolphin Boy

HoosierDaddy
Reply to  25Backstroke
3 years ago

Bloomington > Raleigh

Tim
Reply to  HoosierDaddy
3 years ago

Have you seen any top places to live in the US lists?

DMSWIM
Reply to  HoosierDaddy
3 years ago

Both are nice college towns. One has brutal winters. It’s not a close call.

Mega
3 years ago

I loved his interview on the Social Kick podcast! If you want more of David, it’s a great watch/listen

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