Josh Matheny on 200 Breast: “The piano man came for me”

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Even though he had the slowest final 50 split of the entire A-Final (34.88), Josh Matheny walked away with the win in the men’s 200 breast in Indianapolis. After qualifying to swim both the 100 and 200 breast in Singapore this summer, Matheny is focused on getting more aerobic training under his belt, saying his focus this season was mostly on yards swimming and speed.

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bob
2 hours ago

dobrzanski (37.65) had a slower split. piano man *really* got him

Walsh-Madden-Grimes-Weinstein
4 hours ago

In other words, Trenton loaned you his Steinway.

Hank
4 hours ago

It seems easier to improve aerobically than to improve speed in this sport. Good problem to have.

47.84
Reply to  Hank
2 hours ago

That’s true for almost any sport. Your cardiovascular system adapts almost instantly. Takes a long while to retain your musculoskeletal system

Last edited 2 hours ago by 47.84
Husky
7 hours ago

*PAUSE

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