The Tom Jager Story...

Another old one. Used for two decades now by coaches trying to shake early-onset "Sprinter-itis" out of their swimmers.

It goes like this: Greatest sprinter of his generation, world record holder in the 50 free for over 10 years... Anyone know in what event he first made Nationals, back when he was a promising young age grouper growing up outside St. Louis?

The mile.

Meaning this ultimate sprinter of sprinters put in the work way back when, logged the yardage, and first made his mark as a D-man.

Meaning, young grasshoppers, accept the 200 fly, the 400 IM, the mile... Accept these deep end trials of torture or don't dream of sprinting to glory later.


Full story HERE