Tag: Leila Vaziri
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Leila Vaziri’s World Record at Melbourne 2007 | FINA World Championships
Today’s epic moment takes you back to the 2007 edition of the FINA World Championships in Melbourne! Leila Vaziri swam the Women’s 50m Backstroke semi final and final with the same time of 28.16 for a back to back World Record and, of course, a Gold Medal.
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Fun in Acapulco – Resistance Swimming | Vaziri Swim
Too short a pool for swimming? Resistance bands tied to a palm tree enable Leila to swim in place. Shot on the west coast of Mexico and famously featured in Elvis’s 1963 film, Fun in Acapulco.
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Coach Vaziri – Technique Tips – Backstroke head position
Having a stable head position when swimming backstroke helps with body rotation. If my head is stable, I can turn my shoulders and hips with more ease. Finding a point of focus for my eyes helps steady my head. See leilavaziri.com for more videos.