Vlad Morozov Cranks Out 21.84 50 Free In Practice

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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Steve Friederang
6 years ago

No video.

Pshh
6 years ago

Looks like Vlads back on the meds

petriasfan
6 years ago

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.

petriasfan
Reply to  petriasfan
6 years ago

Actually, the Chinese Games will be held in September.

gregor
6 years ago

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.

Bigly
6 years ago

For whatever reason, Vlad won’t show when it counts. Too bad. Lotta talent.

swim dawg
6 years ago

TALKING BOUT PRACTICE?? ARE WE TALKIN BOUT PRACTICE??

HypeTrain
Reply to  swim dawg
6 years ago

Wrong context but whatevs.

612
Reply to  HypeTrain
6 years ago

Don’t be so insensitive. Swim Dawg’s best friend just died.

Dee
6 years ago

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.

Hswimmer
Reply to  Dee
6 years ago

I remember efimova did a 1:05 in practice and had a video posted last year or year before.

Dee
Reply to  Hswimmer
6 years ago

Think we all accept Efimova is a pretty special case 😉

E Gamble
Reply to  Dee
6 years ago

I hope the American swimmers do start doing this. Save it for the big meet.

Swimmer?
6 years ago

Didn’t Alexander Popov go a 21.7 in practice once?

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James Sutherland

James swam five years at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, specializing in the 200 free, back and IM. He finished up his collegiate swimming career in 2018, graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 2019 he completed his graduate degree in sports journalism. Prior to going to Laurentian, James swam …

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