I just read that the men's 200 MR was DQd at Worlds. That race could've given Phelps a record 8th gold medal... bummer.
Phelps was very gracious about it. He said, "We came in here as a team, we exit as a team."
Sigh.
PS Did you see the size of his HANDS! I would like to swim just one race with hands his size, and feet the size of Thorpe's. (Yep, I have puny little paws!)
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Last time I checked all of the swimmers we are discussing here were actually PEOPLE, people! For crying out loud, everybody makes mistakes from time to time. Sure, a race was lost and Phelps opportunity to win 8 Golds was foiled but in the end nobody was maimed or killed. The meet was an overwhelming success for the United States. I say give the guy a break...unless of course, any of you could have done any better.
Last time I checked all of the swimmers we are discussing here were actually PEOPLE, people! For crying out loud, everybody makes mistakes from time to time. Sure, a race was lost and Phelps opportunity to win 8 Golds was foiled but in the end nobody was maimed or killed. The meet was an overwhelming success for the United States. I say give the guy a break...unless of course, any of you could have done any better.
