Just an update, Big 12 championchips were this weekend. Crocker went a 19.18 in the 50 and (yawn) a 44.72 in the 100 fly. IF he tapered he would have been the first man to swim a 50 in less than 19. Probably would have gone a 43 in the 100 fly. I was disappointed because he can only swim 4 relays and terefore elected to lay off the 800 free relay. He will be swimming the 100 free tomorrow.
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I knew about his 50 free before you posted.
I didn't know about his 100 fly until now.
Crocker went a World Record in the 50 M fly on Sunday. 23.30 I would never count Phelps out, but man, I really don't see him beating Crocker in the 100 fly. Right now Phelps best shot at 7 golds is doing the 200 back (not that Peirsol is a slouch) and hoping that Crocker is anchoring the 400 medly.
Too bad that NCAA's is not in yards this year. Would have been nice to see Crocker go an 18 in the 50. Still he should set 2 world records and I won't be shocked if he gets 4.
Yeah, plus the trials are going to be close to the Olympics like in 2000.
Not the best interval in between trials and the Olympics, because it is too short.
Now lefty, write back in the 'VO2Max' thread.
I posted in page 5 about 'Explosive Speed Training' and 'Sprint Race Training' two days ago, and you didn't address it.
And sparky, i.e. sparx35?
Where is sparky?
Anyone has seen sparky?
Everyone's talking about Michael Phelps winning seven gold medals in Athens, but Crocker may be the single biggest obstacle standing in his way. Most people would assume Phelps is going to swim the 100 fly at Trials, but should he? There's no question that Crocker has more pure speed. Phelps will have his work cut out for him to beat Crocker in the 100. And if Phelps does swim it which one of the two do you swim in the fly leg of the medley relay? I'd put my money on Crocker at this point. This could be a VERY interesting issue in a few months!
Originally posted by lefty
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He will be swimming the 100 free tomorrow.
He went 42.6.
He will be peaking in the NCAA meet and swim even faster.
He is in his prime right now.
The schedule of events for OT is the same for Athens. Go To:
www.longbeach2004.com/.../index.cfm
We should see some great swimming. I understand that you can still buy some tickets. I've got mine.
Re Phelps/Crocker. As posted elsewhere, the 100 fly is the event where Phelps is most vulnerable and Crocker is the favorite. I think Phelps will race it. He loves a competitive challenge and I think that's more important than winning 6 golds and 1 silver. (Remember Spitz was not the favorite in the 100 free at the 72 Olympics and wasn't sure that he was going to swim it for fear that his accomplishment was going to be 'tarnished" by a silver. Fortunately, the competitor did not back down).
Re the 400 medley relay. I think they will BOTH swim it. Crocker Free and Phelps fly. I'm guessing that Crocker will beat Lezak (or Hall, or anyone else) in the 100 free.
