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A comment on Spot the Drowning Child (2015). Parent comment
Like most other sports there is a body type that is advantaged in swimming.
- Tall overall height (max speed is limited by length at water line just like boats)
- Lower than usual ratio for torso length to leg length
- Large feet
- Long arms (positive ape index)
- Large hands
Michael Phelps is a perfect example of this.
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Like most other sports there is a body type that is advantaged in swimming.
- Tall overall height (max speed is limited by length at water line just like boats)
- Lower than usual ratio for torso length to leg length
- Large feet
- Long arms (positive ape index)
- Large hands
Michael Phelps is a perfect example of this.