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.
I agree, Sabir was goofing off, not showing off. When the 50 fly came up, a bunch of us started cheering for Neil (the non-Race Club swimmer). :) Then the crowd started getting into it. It was at this point that Sabir did something to amuse the crowd. His actions were enough over the top, I didn't take it seriously for a second.
If Sabir had flexed at his competitors before the crowd cheering, you might have something. I think he was just responding to the atmosphere.
(I also remember the post-race warm-down. Sabir waited for another Race Club member to get closer in the diving well, then jumped in so the splash would hit his teammate by surprise. They were definitely playing around.)
I agree, Sabir was goofing off, not showing off. When the 50 fly came up, a bunch of us started cheering for Neil (the non-Race Club swimmer). :) Then the crowd started getting into it. It was at this point that Sabir did something to amuse the crowd. His actions were enough over the top, I didn't take it seriously for a second.
If Sabir had flexed at his competitors before the crowd cheering, you might have something. I think he was just responding to the atmosphere.
(I also remember the post-race warm-down. Sabir waited for another Race Club member to get closer in the diving well, then jumped in so the splash would hit his teammate by surprise. They were definitely playing around.)
