[CLOH-News] Introduction to a free and open course, Races and Events of History at Read.SwimISCA.org

[Mark Rauterkus]

Hi,

https://read.swimisca.org/courses/races-of-history/

This is a gratis course, of sorts, that needs your help.

The course is simply a collection of various races (mostly) that are of
significance. We've strung together some classics.

In the pandemic, a coaching friend said he'd get with his swimmers and
they'd have a Zoom call and they'd watch a race together while he was
sharing his PC's screen. Then they'd talk about the race, the people, the
strategies, the splits, the stroke rates, and such. He'd field questions
and it was a great exercise in spreading the love of the sport and more.

It would be great if some of your race suggestions could flow into this
collection too. Even a city or regional or state championship race of merit
can be super fun to watch, especially with the right introduction and
debrief.

The race videos are generally just YouTube links.

You could author the set-up with an email or film it and upload it to your
page too.

Then let me know, and I'll plug it into the budding collection.

Recently added is an interview with Mark Spitz with SwimSwam founder, Gold
Medal Mel. And, for good measure I put in the 200-fly from 1968 when Spitz
got -- well -- I don't want to be a spoiler.

Also, I linked to a blog post from Rich Madge about 8 strange Olympic Swim
Events.

And, think about the weeks to come.I'm sure there are going to be some must
see races at Trials that can be shared as a lesson in this course.

You're invited to check out the course, and send along your races too for
inclusion in the course.

https://read.swimisca.org/courses/races-of-history/



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Ta.


Mark Rauterkus       Mark at Rauterkus.com
Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org

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