Although I was very impressed with Sabir the swimmer, I was not impressed with Sabir the person. What was up with him flexing his muscles before the 50 FLY? Is this the NFL/ NBA or is this master's swimming? I didn't appreciate the "hey everyone, look at me" attitude. Swim the race, shake hands with your competitors, and be thankful for the gift God has given you. Don't show up your competitor like a Pro Wrestler. I wonder how much muscle flexing Sabir will do before events at the olympic trials! I have much respect for him for his talent and swimming accomplishments. But after his display before the 50 Fly, I have little respect for him as the person.
From what I saw, all of the Race Club were having a good time and were very patient with all the autographs, pictures and talking to strangers. I swam in the 200 IM in lane 6. They were behind lane 4 right after their 50 free. I swam in the 3rd heat in the South pool. They were still there long after I swam talking to people, signing things(shirts, programs), and getting their picture taken. I am betting that they would have liked to warm-down a little, sit down and relax, but they didn't.
Sabir had an audience, and like the great performer he is, he performed for the audience. If I looked like that, I would probably do the same thing. :)
From what I saw, all of the Race Club were having a good time and were very patient with all the autographs, pictures and talking to strangers. I swam in the 200 IM in lane 6. They were behind lane 4 right after their 50 free. I swam in the 3rd heat in the South pool. They were still there long after I swam talking to people, signing things(shirts, programs), and getting their picture taken. I am betting that they would have liked to warm-down a little, sit down and relax, but they didn't.
Sabir had an audience, and like the great performer he is, he performed for the audience. If I looked like that, I would probably do the same thing. :)
