PACE PAL® is thrilled and proud to announce Peter Vanderkaay has agreed to endorse our Underwater Pace Clock.
Peter is a great and enduring athlete who graduated from the University of Michigan after winning 5 NCAA Titles. In 2004 and 2008 he won gold medals in Athens and Beijing, respectively, on the 800 freestyle relay teams. He won an individual bronze medal in the 200 meter freestyle in 2008 and individual bronze in the 400 meter freestyle recently in London.
Peter is one of the premier distance and middle distance freestyle specialists in history. He used our pace clock for six months before endorsing PACE PAL®.
“I’m a big believer in the benefits of PACE PAL®. I can easily check my pace during a set while promoting good technique, like keeping my head down on turns. It keeps me right on pace and motivates me to stay on pace. Thanks PACE PAL®, for making me a better swimmer!”
Mike Bottom, 2013 National Coach of the Year
2016, USA SWIMMING COACH – Rio:
“During sprint sets, and underwater PACE PAL® positioned on the bottom, at the wall, allows you to see your time while practicing great face-down finishes.”
When placed a strategic distance away from the wall, on the bottom, PACE PAL® acts as a breakout goal marker. – This incentives excellent underwater dolphin kicking out of each turn. – Time and distance from the wall become measurable as you swim over the clock.”
“PACE PAL® motivates best practices.”