Missy Franklin, Backstroker
Since its inception in 1965, the International Swimming Hall of Fame has inducted 338 Swimmers from 28 different nations from around the globe. They all had their own specialized stroke. Some had more than one. Today, we are going to focus on the BACKSTROKE swimmers.
Kirsty Coventry
Lenny Krayzelburg
2008 US Olympic Trials: USA Swimming-Day 6
Men 200 Meter Backstroke final
Qwest Center/Omaha, NE
04-JUL-2008
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CREDIT: Heinz Kluetmeier
Al Vande Weghe
John Naber
Roland Matthes
From the early days of the backstroke with names like John Naber, Roland Matthes, Kiki Caron, Brad Cooper Tom Stock, Al Vande Weghe to newer names like, Kirsty Coventry, Lenny Krayzelburg, Aaron Peirsol, and Missy Franklin.
Who is your favorite Backstroker? Name your FAVORITE BACKSTROKE SWIMMER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION ALONG WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS for a chance to win a prize from ISHOF.
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Our last contest winner choosing the greatest Butterflier was Megan Chayer of Annapolis, MD who choose Mary T. Meagher. Congratulations!