This photo was taken during the American Short-Course Championships in Austin, Texas, last weekend.
In one evening heat of the 100 breaststroke, almost all eight swimmers hit the wall at the same time. You can see the positions of the heads and hands, but you can get a better feeling for the energy and flow by watching the video clip that goes along with it.
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