Myrtha Track Start Blocks

The newest starting block to facilitate the swimmer’s takeoff and optimize competition performance, Myrtha Track Start Blocks are composed of a patented Omega platform that is compatible with the Omega Timing System and licensed to Myrtha. The platform is designed to provide the athlete with a more stable base for the “track start” take-off. Specifically, the footrest permits a swimmer to start with their back leg at a 90-degree angle, obtaining an ideal position for the launch.

Contact: Myrtha Pools, 941.955..2591, www.myrthapoolsusa.com

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Joanne McClain

Joanne McClain is editor-in-chief of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International magazines. She was born and raised in Hawaii, where she grew to appreciate the beauty and safety of swimming pools after a hair-raising encounter with a moray eel while snorkeling as a child. Joanne lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.