We now have just over a month before the open World Champs at Melbourne. What will we see there, more records? I believe that this is a 'statement' champs, not least of which the Aussies in the wake of the retirement of Ian Thorpe. Will the Chinese unveil some unknown superstars? Kitajima, according to the Swimming World website feels that he is returning to form, can he challenge Hansen (& how many little dolphin kicks he hide in his dive?).
What do you see on the horizon? Time to venture some predictions.
I say the we will see Park from Korea start to push Grant Hackett, with a view to getting in his head for 2008. Will Phelps shock and awe his opponents?
Let's hear from you...
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Laure Manaudou is slated to swim 9 individual events among them the 1500 and the 50 back. On a good day she is likely to win the former and has an small outside chance in the later. Were other swimmers in history that versatile ? Shane Gould (she hold the free 100 - 1500 WR at the same time I believe) and to a certain extend Michael Gross (from 100 Fly to 800 SCM ) come to mind any others?
Laure Manaudou is slated to swim 9 individual events among them the 1500 and the 50 back. On a good day she is likely to win the former and has an small outside chance in the later. Were other swimmers in history that versatile ? Shane Gould (she hold the free 100 - 1500 WR at the same time I believe) and to a certain extend Michael Gross (from 100 Fly to 800 SCM ) come to mind any others?
