Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
I noticed that Dara Torres wears old-school speedo goggles watching the Olympics.
www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../2007_US_National_Chps_0875.jpgsportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../
"Torres arrived at the Stanford pool with outdated bug-eyed goggles..."
Good for her, I never cared for the new vanquisher goggles.
I cheered for Dara's daring (and old-school) over-the-cap goggle strap placement. I can no longer think of those who put their goggle straps under their caps as a little bit wussy (since most of the best swimmers in the US do that). But, 10 years ago I used to think it a sure sign of goggle insecurity. Perhaps most of today's swimmers do it so that their names on their caps won't be covered by the goggle strap.
I give Dara all the credit in the world, and I think her sportsmanship was great. Imagine, however, the chagrin in the NBC corporate offices when they learned that a Swedish swimmer would not be emerging from the lockerroom in a torn suit.
Talk about a ratings bummer.
Oh, well. They didn't show Paul Smith in his torn B70 (at LC Nationals), either. :eek:
Great job Dara...and so good to see her take 2nd place with such a big smile and no pouting. While the argument about the face of USMS has raged previously, I think it would be good for growth to get Dara visibly linked with USMS for the general public.
Slogans?
"What can USMS do for you?"
I give Dara all the credit in the world, and I think her sportsmanship was great. Imagine, however, the chagrin in the NBC corporate offices when they learned that a Swedish swimmer would not be emerging from the lockerroom in a torn suit.
Talk about a ratings bummer.
That was an awesome performance from Dara. She went up against the best in the world and damn nearly won. For a 41 year old that is no mean feat. So, as it hasn't been said for at least a page: Dara truly is amazing. :applaud:
I was so rooting for her to win. I couldn't believe it at first. Another 0.01 second difference! Only Dara can truly understand what it feels like to be Cavic!
She has really done herself proud. Congrats to Dara!
Mihal Alexandrov. I believe he was born here in Champaign, IL. Went to Northwestern. goes to the Olympics as a Hungarian. His dad was an Olympian for Hungary a long time ago. he still swims in our masters.
8 gold metals. how awesome.
Would anyone say Jason Lezak has has a disappointing Olympic career?
Michael moved to Champaign in his Junior High years and is Bulgarian as is his Dad. He has dual citizenship and swam for Bulgaria. Very, very nice family.
