Ian Thorpe wins the 200 free. Hoogie, the flying dutchmen, is second and Phelps is a close third in a new American record. Keller is fourth just ahead of Grant Hackett.
First, congratulations to Ian Thorpe. Many questioned whether he was ready to win this race, including moi. My hats off to the Australian great for showing up in very big race.
Second, Hoogie swam well. If he had better turns then he'd be champion. He should be considered the favorite in the 100.
Third, caps off to Phelps. Yes, this is the "deflationary" moment dreaded by all who saw Biondi branded a "failure" when his Spitzian quest was made mathematically impossible.
I now think that things will really turn around for the US at this meet. Peirsol has just won the 100 back and I believe tomorrow will be big day for the USA.
I see an upset and new world record in the 800 free relay as a real possiblity. I also think that Phelps will lower his world record in the 200 fly tomorrow.
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FAILURE!!! Phelps' dreams are CRUSHED, I tell you.
What a loser, having to settle for a NEW AMERICAN RECORD!
(Just kidding, of course.)
Know what? If he comes home with, say, 4 golds, 2 silvers and two bronzes, will that really be such an awful haul from the 2004 olympics? After all, he can pick up another 8 in 2008.
I have to tip my hat to Peter VdH. He has touched out Americans for silvers twice now. He'll probably win the 100 free too. Did you see his split in the 4x100?
FAILURE!!! Phelps' dreams are CRUSHED, I tell you.
What a loser, having to settle for a NEW AMERICAN RECORD!
(Just kidding, of course.)
Know what? If he comes home with, say, 4 golds, 2 silvers and two bronzes, will that really be such an awful haul from the 2004 olympics? After all, he can pick up another 8 in 2008.
I have to tip my hat to Peter VdH. He has touched out Americans for silvers twice now. He'll probably win the 100 free too. Did you see his split in the 4x100?
