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Articles by Rod Havriluk:

Rod Havriluk - The president of Swimming Technology Research is Dr. Rod Havriluk. Rod earned a Ph.D. in human performance from Indiana University and also has an M.S. in exercise physiology from Florida State University. He taught biomechanics at Indiana University and was most recently an adjunct professor at Florida State University. Over the last 20 years, he has consulted with swimmers, triathletes, and coaches from 30 countries. He has worked with all skill levels - from beginning competitors to world record holders.

A 40 sec 100 m freestyle

When will we see a 40 sec 100 m freestyle swim? According to the predicted trend, a swimmer will break 40 sec in about the year 2060. What do you think?

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Butterfly Hips

When you swim butterfly, do you try to keep your hips motionless or do you make them go up and down?

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Catch-up Stroke

Catch-up stroke is still firmly entrenched in swimming culture. Have you seen evidence to support or refute its use? What's your view? Do you still use it - as a swimming stroke or as a drill?

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Slump

What do you do for a slump?

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Change

Should a fast swimmer change his/her technique?

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