Leisel Jones - Another of the worlds great breaststrokers

Posted: Wednesday 10th March 2010

Leisel Jones

Jones won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in 100 breaststroke, touching the line a full body length ahead of her rival. Her time of 1:05.17 was 1.66 s faster than the silver medalist Rebecca Soni. While she was the favorite to win in the 200 breaststroke, she was upset by American Rebecca Soni, who won gold in world record time. Jones took the silver.

Leisel who will go down as one of the greatest woman breaststrokes broke the 200m world record three times with 2.22.96, 2.21.72 & 2.20.54 (Current world record Canadian Annamay Pierse 2.20.12)and 100m world record three times 1.06.37, 1.05.71 & 1.05.09 (Current world record USA Jessica Hardy 1.04.45)

Take time to watch Leisel's technique (nice interview after) where you should keep an eye on:

- Pull out

- Arm stroke

- Stroke rate

- Head & body position

- Leg kick

Now you can make a direct comparison with her big rival by clicking here to watch Rebecca Soni swim.

There is certainly more than one way to have a great stroke.

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