The famous Belgian journalist Hans Vandeweghe compared David Popovich with Usain Bolt, one of the most famous athletes on the planet. Only a 17-year-old boy achieved the most important sports result of 2022, the same Vandeweghe believes.
David Popovici won gold in the 200m freestyle on Monday at the European Swimming Championships in Rome, breaking his junior world record.
Thus, our athlete repeated the performance from Budapest, when he managed to perform at the distance of 100-200 m freestyle.
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Hans Vandeweghe, Belgian journalist: David Popovich, Usain Bolt in swimming
“Popovichi is the pinnacle of a pure swimmer. It’s like seeing Pieter van den Hoogenband all over again, but there’s something extra about Popovich.
Popovych floats above the water. You are usually advised to swim just below the waterline. He ignores this technique.
He swims with the movements of a killer whale, his elbow raised high, like Van den Hoogenband. But Popovici is much better than the Dutchman.
It is much better when starting, turning and working underwater.
Popovich swims the second length (not 100 m freestyle) in 24.12 seconds. The day will come when it drops below 24 seconds. And it’s in a fabric suit, not a speed suit.
In fact, he is the Usain Bolt of swimming. Popovichi will only get better. His world record is already a sports achievement of 2022″ – Hans Vandewegheaccording to Sporza.
Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband is the Olympic champion in the 200-meter freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
David will also perform in Rome at the distance of 400 m freestyle (races are scheduled for August 17).
Source: Hot News RO
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