Becoming A Faster Swimmer - Tip on the Backstroke Finish - Coach Tom Jager

The start, turns and finis are about 40% of the competitive swimming. These important aspects of swimming are often the difference between winning or losing a race. For nearly a decade, Tom Jager was the world record holder in the 50 Meter Freestyle. Tom competed in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympic games, and earned five Gold Medals, one Silver Medal, and one Bronze Medal. Currently, Tom is the head coach for the women's swimming team at the University of Idaho.