In the spirit of calmer, more reasoned discourse- I hope to start a swimming-related one that nevertheless could get our juices flowing. Namely, let's get out on a real limb (before U.S. trials) & fearlessly predict results of Olympic events. You may choose as many or few to predict as you wish- and in a few months some of us may look very swimming-wise or perhaps foolish.
I will wade into it with the event that has been thrown open by Ian Thorpes poor sense of balance, the mens 400m free:
The winner is Perkins of Australia in close to world-record time.
Supplementary prediction: there will be no American on that podium.
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I'd be very surprised if he didn't have to swim the 100/200 free events at trials (and place in the top 6) to qualify for the free relays in Athens. It would be rather "Thorpean" if we just placed him on the relays without competing at trials.
How do you know Krazelburg won't swim the 200 back? I know he's had shoulder surgery, but hadn't heard he was dropping the 200.
I'd be very surprised if he didn't have to swim the 100/200 free events at trials (and place in the top 6) to qualify for the free relays in Athens. It would be rather "Thorpean" if we just placed him on the relays without competing at trials.
How do you know Krazelburg won't swim the 200 back? I know he's had shoulder surgery, but hadn't heard he was dropping the 200.
