Matt Fallon on 200 Breast Race Strategy: “I like to draft off of people”

2023 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Matt Fallon used his patented closing speed to take the 200 Breast national title on Wednesday. Not only has Fallon accepted that he goes out slower than most of his competitors, but he has embraced it, often swimming on the side of the lane in order to draft off of other swimmers during the first portion of the race.

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Andrew
1 year ago

Fatt Mallon is such an icon lmfao

James Smith
Reply to  Andrew
1 year ago

Grow up, mate.

miself
1 year ago

if he gets out with zsc that would be an awesome race

Chachi
1 year ago

Good luck with that against ZSC.

RealSlimThomas
1 year ago

Doesn’t that come back to haunt you as you try to pass them?

Entgegen
1 year ago

I feel like there’s not a lot of drafting potential in breaststroke but hey if it works for him, it works for him

EastBingleton
Reply to  Entgegen
1 year ago

Yeah the breaststroke drafting strat has to just be psychological no?

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