2004 Olympic Swimming Trials

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 11:40:27 GMT

"If something happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't but I'm at least going to try." I think Michael Phelps will do more than try, but I like this quote. Let the kid swim. We'll see what happens.

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 08:06:44 GMT

Is Phelps really expected to be taken seriously when he comes out with statements like www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/.../0,5936,10073042%5E12428,00.html. 15! More like 4 (including relays)!

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Rob Copeland — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 06:07:26 GMT

Paul, Yes, Phelps should be taken seriously! I’m just not sure how serious we should take Nick Papps of The Advertiser News. Most credible journalists are reporting how centered Phelps is for a teenager. Also, most of times Phelps’ is quoted, he is saying that his goal is to win an Olympic medal. The multi-gold expectations are coming from the media frenzy, not Michael.

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 15:39:37 GMT

OK I am excited too about the trials --Only a few short hours away! I am jumping out of my skin and I am not even at the meet swimming!

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 08:57:05 GMT

Originally posted by Alicat OK I am excited too about the trials --Only a few short hours away! I am jumping out of my skin and I am not even at the meet swimming! It's like Christmas in July (Literally!) for all of us Swimmers! All I know is that I'm NOT going to miss this at all. ....and on a Friday even!!!

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 07:28:34 GMT

Originally posted by knelson This one will probably be a two man race between Peirsol and Phelps, though. Lenny is entered, but he has said that he's only swimming the 100. Who knows, maybe he'll swim prelims and see if he feels he has a shot. I mostly concentrated on races where there were several swimmers with a shot of making the team. I think Michael and Phelps will duke it out for first, with the next group two seconds behind them. That's how it played out at the Santa Clara Invitational this year. Peirsol was the clear winner; Phelps was second.

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 07:21:00 GMT

Originally posted by knelson . . . Men's 100 back: Lots of fast swimmers. Peirsol and Krayzelburg have to be the favorites, but look out for Bal and Marshall plus the old-timers Neil Walker and Jeff Rouse! ... Women's 200 fly: three way race between Sandeno, Dana Kirk, and Mary Descenza. The Men's 100 back at the Santa Clara Invitational this year was one of the best races I've ever seen. Michael Phelps was in there with the swimmers listed above. Jeff Rouse for president! I had a chance to meet Mary Descenza. I hope she wins everything. She's such an awsome person. If anybody is still looking for a favorite swimmer, I vote for Mary.

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Former Member — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 15:47:37 GMT

I'm so excited about the upcoming trials that I've marked them on my calender as a friendly reminder. and while we're on the subject of calendars (sorry for being a bit off topic here!) my first official workout with my masters club is this Wednesday!!! (Back on topic) For all of you living in Mountain Time Zones, the trials are at 7:00 on NBC, just like Mark in MD said! one last word: YAY FOR TELEVIZED SWIMMMING EVENTS!!!!

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 16:09:10 GMT

Wa Hoo, I have tickets to the trials. Psych sheets are posted at www.usaswimming.org/.../REVISEDpsych_sheet.pdf Not really that many above 30, oldest man is Jeff Rouse at 34. Top 4 in mens 50 are 28-30.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:00:02 GMT

Thanks for posting that Howard. Should be a very exciting show. And Kirk,... you may have overlooked Phelps the possible new record holder in the 200 back.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 13:10:48 GMT

Originally posted by breastroker Wa Hoo, I have tickets to the trials. Psych sheets are posted at www.usaswimming.org/.../REVISEDpsych_sheet.pdf Not really that many above 30, oldest man is Jeff Rouse at 34. Top 4 in mens 50 are 28-30. Oldest man is Ron Karnaugh at 37. Top 4 men in 50 free are 26-29. Have fun.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 10:01:32 GMT

Seeded 14th in the 200 IM.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 07:58:29 GMT

I did not see Ron Karnaugh (37) name in the psyche sheets, I thought he was trying for the Polish team?

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 06:05:41 GMT

Originally posted by breastroker Wa Hoo, I have tickets to the trials. Psych sheets are posted at www.usaswimming.org/.../REVISEDpsych_sheet.pdf Not really that many above 30, oldest man is Jeff Rouse at 34. Top 4 in mens 50 are 28-30. Man, I wish I had tickets to see that!!! Oh, well... At least I can still watch it on TV.

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knelson — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 01:06:54 GMT

Originally posted by valhallan And Kirk,... you may have overlooked Phelps the possible new record holder in the 200 back. This one will probably be a two man race between Peirsol and Phelps, though. Lenny is entered, but he has said that he's only swimming the 100. Who knows, maybe he'll swim prelims and see if he feels he has a shot. I mostly concentrated on races where there were several swimmers with a shot of making the team. I think Michael and Phelps will duke it out for first, with the next group two seconds behind them.

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Former Member — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 16:23:13 GMT

Originally posted by Mark in MD Being from the Baltimore area, there's no doubt who we'll be pulling for. (And I missed seeing him beat his own record for the 200 'fly on June 14th. #%^@%!) Trials ought to be interesting in the very least. What happened on June 14th? Wasn't that a Monday?

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Former Member — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 12:15:11 GMT

when you said 'his own record' my mind immediately thought world record. He broke the area record. 1:56 is fast either way.

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Former Member — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 11:50:13 GMT

Originally posted by Howard What happened on June 14th? Wasn't that a Monday? Howard, it was an invitational meet here in Baltimore at the North Baltimore Aquatics Club.

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Former Member — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 11:16:08 GMT

I'm lucky enough to swim at Germantown Academy, where *** Shoulberg has been training Maddie Crippen and Erica Hansen (former Olympians both). And Erica is 34 YEARS OLD!!!! Both are lovely people and Erica has amazed us all (inasmuch as I'm old as dirt, I'm especially impressed by Erica's dedication to hard-core training). Fran Crippen has a shot at some of the distance events, so don't count him out either. I also know someone who had the misfortune of qualifying in the 100 fly (another Shoulberg swimmer) for whom the next week or so will be largely academic because of the Phelps/Crocker dogfight. Thanks for the schedule. Kathy

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 16:56:41 GMT

I'm pulling for anyone 30 and older! :) There are quite a few excellent veteran Olympians that have a great shot at making the team.

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 15:15:36 GMT

Being from the Baltimore area, there's no doubt who we'll be pulling for. (And I missed seeing him beat his own record for the 200 'fly on June 14th. #%^@%!) Trials ought to be interesting in the very least.

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swimr4life — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 12:59:44 GMT

Dcarson, it inspires me that so many swimmers are continuing to swim and IMPROVE well into their thirties! I think it would send a great message to the world for a "old" swimmer to do well at the Olympics.

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swimr4life — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 12:57:14 GMT

Yes! She is definitely a contender too. I would LOVE it if they went 1-2 in any of those events!

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knelson — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 12:53:44 GMT

Originally posted by swimr4life I'm pulling for Amanda Weir in the 50, 100 and 200 free!! She swam the 2nd fastest US time ever in the 100 free at the Pan Am games. She swims at my home pool. She is not only a phenomenal swimmer but she is a VERY humble, sweet girl. GO Amanda! Another swimmer with Georgia connections (freshman at UGA last season) who could do some damage in those same events is Kara Lynn Joyce. She looked outstanding at NCAAs.

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swimr4life — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 12:51:00 GMT

I'm pulling for Amanda Weir in the 50, 100 and 200 free!! She swam the 2nd fastest US time ever in the 100 free at the Pan Am games. She swims at my home pool. She is not only a phenomenal swimmer but she is a VERY humble, sweet girl. GO Amanda!