At the U.S. Trials there was one official in every lane looking at the turns, so now that we're in Athens, how does Kitajima get away with that dolphin kick on his turn? It seemed clear to me from the above water shot, then was confirmed with the underwater. Other breaststrokers care to weigh in?
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Originally posted by Renaissance Racer
Anyone notice how many Japanese swimmers are doing well in this Olympics? They are well trained and ready for this meet. The mens team has excellent swimmers in the ***, fly, AND back ... look for them to be a surprise in the Medley relay. They won't beat the US team but might sneak in a silver or bronze.
The Japanese have been great over the years. Before I was born, 1932 in LosAngeles the American mens swim team won two golds, nearly all of the Americans were physical copies of Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller, over 6 feet 2 inches. The Japanese men swimmers averaged 5 feet 2 inches and won 5 gold swimming medals.
George Park www.swimdownhill.com
Originally posted by Renaissance Racer
Anyone notice how many Japanese swimmers are doing well in this Olympics? They are well trained and ready for this meet. The mens team has excellent swimmers in the ***, fly, AND back ... look for them to be a surprise in the Medley relay. They won't beat the US team but might sneak in a silver or bronze.
The Japanese have been great over the years. Before I was born, 1932 in LosAngeles the American mens swim team won two golds, nearly all of the Americans were physical copies of Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller, over 6 feet 2 inches. The Japanese men swimmers averaged 5 feet 2 inches and won 5 gold swimming medals.
George Park www.swimdownhill.com
