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Cam McEvoy explains why sprint swimmers skip breathing

Original: Why don’t some 50m freestyle swimmers breathe? World record holder Cam McEvoy explains

Australian sprint freestyle specialist Cam McEvoy, who holds the 50m freestyle world record, explains why many swimmers in the event's short dash take no breaths at all. He says the race lasts around 21 seconds, so athletes can rely on stored energy and avoid breathing, since each breath costs speed, disrupts body position and slows the stroke rate over such a short distance.

Why now: Fans are curious about the unusual no-breath technique as the 50m freestyle draws attention during the swimming season

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