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The Word that is never spoken in swimming: Talkin’ ‘bout "Whiteness" Part Two of Two

The Word that is never spoken in swimming: Talkin’ ‘bout "Whiteness" Part Two of Two

FromCrossing The Lane Lines


The Word that is never spoken in swimming: Talkin’ ‘bout "Whiteness" Part Two of Two

FromCrossing The Lane Lines

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The crawl stroke or freestyle, is one of the most technically challenging strokes to master. Both the United States, and Australia claim to have improved it over the last 100 years, but who founded it, and why is it so important to discuss its origins concerning the subject of "Whiteness"? In part two of our two part series on the subject, we'll speak to Dr. Matt Hodler, a former D1 swimmer, history professor, and swim scholar, about the origins of the stroke, and the need to honor it's indigenous and African forebears.
Released:
Jul 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (41)

Crossing The Lane Lines is dedicated to giving voice to the Black Swim community. We connect with coaches, swimmers, authors and activists. Seeking to inform the public about the rich aquatic history of the Black diaspora.