Alpha dog
From Openwaterpedia
noun - An alpha dog (or an alpha male or alpha female or alpha swimmer) is an aggressive, fast open water swimmer who starts at the front of the pack and maintains a fast pace, especially in the start of an open water swimming competition. They also tend to initiate physicality in a pack or within a race, either unintentionally or intentionally.
Synonyms
alpha male, alpha female, alpha swimmer
External links
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- How To Avoid The Scrum. How to Enjoy Open Water Swimming Without The Physicality
- 50 Things Open Water Swimmer Should Not Do
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- Are Lead Swimmers Negatively Affected By Draftees?
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Open Water Swimming
- Marathon Swimming
- Four Types Of Open Water Swimmers
