Goals have been clearly set for some time so those who qualify to the standards we’ve set will know they’re capable of returning from Athens having achieved something – they’re not simply going to the Olympic Games as excess baggage.
This is a quote from a very Henryk Lakomy, Sports science & fitness director at British Swimming.
So they feel that Mark Foster is excess baggage ! :mad:
He could win a medal, but i guess we will never know and that is one less medal for Britain. Ah well, there is always the breaststroke. Which seems to be the only stroke that UK swimmers can do well !:mad:
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Originally posted by Scansy
Unless your name is Thorpe. Then you are on the team because you deserve it and are entitled to it!
Thorpe is on the team because he qualified--the issue was whether he would swim the 400.
Originally posted by gull80
Thorpe is on the team because he qualified--the issue was whether he would swim the 400.
Yes. I apologize for the misunderstanding. So I will reprhase.
Unless your name is Thorpe. Then you swim the 400 because you deserve it and are entitled to it!
:confused:
What is remarkable to me is that the French are swimming freestyle. I assumed their prowess would be in the backstroke.
As to whether he should go, maybe the French can decide on their own.
From the French trials.
Men's 100 freestyle (final)
Fred Bousquet confirmed he is world-class in the freestyle sprint events. After a 6-week taper, Fred of CS Clichy 92 won the intense race in 49.39. The surprise came when Amaury Leveaux of Mulhouse took second place in 49.83 ahead of Romain Barnier of Antibes in 49.85. Barnier was the only one to swam the Olympic standard in the semifinals, so he confirmed his visa for Athens. Bousquet will swim the relay but the federation has to consider his ‘case,’ as he swam under the cut twice, but not in the semifinals as is required.
Should he swim in the 100?
Originally posted by aquageek
As to whether he should go, maybe the French can decide on their own.
Yeah unlike the British and Australians who are undoubtedly going to log on to this website and use our opinions to come to conclusions. Really Geek, are you suggesting that we shouldn't dicuss this? Maybe I am missing something. Sorry if it is a joke or something that I have missed.
Reagarding Bousquet. Man that really sucks. But if the procedure was laid out ahead of time, then I am not sure what ground he has to stand on. Too many silly rules though. Semifinal? Bousquet is a medal contender so it would be nice to have him in the event.
Originally posted by Scansy
Hmmmm. So never discuss what moves you think your favorite team should make. Don't discuss what the politicians should do. Don't discuss the Marth Stewart or Enron or whatever case. Don't discuss the weather. Don't discuss the olympics at all. Heck why even watch? You and I will have no impact on the outcome. And if someone breaks a world record, don't discuss it because you aren't involved!:(
Geez, relax. I think you are taking my quote a little out of context and way too far. Good grief, literal interpretation lives.
We have gone round and round on this matter, from Australia to England and now to the fearless French. Just seemed pointless to dredge it up again since we are not going to resolve anything and the French will do what they want anyway.
I think a cold frosty one is in order for you tonight. Might take the edge off a hard work week.
I'm just making the very subtle point that there is going to be some sort of issue everywhere.
I'll bet almost anything he swims the 100 and I think there's nothing wrong with pointing things out and discussing.
Anyone notice Paul Smith went 50.2 in the 100 fly today? Not bad for 44 years old. His relay went 1:24.0. Didn't hurt that they picked up Rowdy as the anchor.
Originally posted by aquageek
Discussing something we have no control over and no say in seems pointless.
That would exclude about 90% of all discussions.
