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Bruno, when are we going to see a human go 19 sec in the 50 free LCM ( with today’s suits) ? And do you think sprinters will hit 20.7 in this decade ?

Yes, it is possible to swim 20.7 seconds in 53 meters, but it has yet to be achieved.
 
Transcript: "Yes, I do think 20.7. It is very possible. I just don't think we have figured it out yet. I just don't think we had found a way of doing it just quite yet. But a 19 second, 53 long-course meters? That's going to take a minute."
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Bruno, when are we going to see a human go 19 sec in the 50 free LCM ( with today’s suits) ? And do you think sprinters will hit 20.7 in this decade ?

Yes, it is possible to swim 20.7 seconds in 53 meters, but it has yet to be achieved.
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Why did supersuits impact freestyle records more dramatically than breaststroke records?

SuperSU taught swimmers how to swim faster by teaching them the proper mechanics of swimming with a super suit, which translates well to a textile suit.
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Thoughts on the idea that being a “high-level athlete ≠ healthy”?

High-level sports can be physically, socially, and mentally unhealthy. You need to be an individualist and almost a workaholic to take it to the highest level. Although it can be tough, the rewards are worth it.
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What do you think separates swimmers that go sub 23 seconds for the 50 LCM from the rest. How big of a factor does height and talent play?

I suggest that you record your best races so you can analyze what parts of the race you can improve on. You don't need to be a certain height or have any specific talent to be successful in the race, as talent is something that everyone has - all you need to do is figure out how to use the body you have to swim the 50 meters as fast as you can.
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What does it take to become a sub-20 50 m freestyler?

Work on your underwaters, turns, breakouts and starts.
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How important is swim specific aerobic work?

It is important for young athletes to develop athleticism, and coaches should ensure they are doing so in a proper technique while avoiding sloppy and ugly form.