Dara Torres-Amazing

This thread is really going to be off the wall when Dara wins the fifty at the Olympics and sets a new WR. Me thinks it is already off the wall. If she does win the 50, which won't be an easy task, then you are probably right. The discussions about Dara will become more intense than what is already been here. Anyone on the forum does have the right to challenge what someone else says and to state their opinion. I agree with Geogre that it shouldn't be done in private email, when the posts/poster I disagree with and possibly others disagree with. I don't have any personal ill will toward elise, but took a different view on some of the things she said. After all, this is a discussion forum where people not only express opinions and ask for advice but others have the right to passionately disagree with a post and poster. If you don't believe me, there are other threads with even more disagreement and passion than this one.

It is very dangerous to share needles. Chuck..so are you going to defend Jessica? Still need more "evidence"?

Another thing that seems to get folks wound up. I guess I don't understand why triathletes get the bum rap. Here's a summary of the past 5 years of discussion on this topic: 1 - most only want to do free sets 2 - most want to pull every set 3 - most have more gizmos and gear than an Army batallion 4 - all they talk about is how much they ran or bike the day before and why they can't swim good today 5 - they admire noodlers for their lack of physical exertion 6 - every single one will come to at least one workout a year and try out the wetsuit 7 - they wear wetsuits 8 - they wear snorkeling goggles 9 - they say strange things like "I'm not kicking to save my legs." That should sum it up. Let me know if I've left anything off.

Additional threads about tri nonsense. Another thing that seems to get folks wound up. I guess I don't understand why triathletes get the bum rap.

Somebody please warn me in advance about what NOT to put up. Additional threads about tri nonsense.

Somebody please warn me in advance about what NOT to put up. Carol Brady

Why would it. She's been tested a ton ... I stand firmly by the fact that I think she's clean.

With Hardy, the second place finisher behind Dara in the 50 free, testing positive, will this raise even more suspicions about Dara's performance?

Glider, you are so witty! FYI - Billy Glastetter is going to be inducted in the East Boros Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame this year (along with his Uncle, some bigwig coach in who-knows-what-sport from Cincinatti, I think)! I got a TORRES cap from my sister who went to Trials. I will await the outcome of that other post to see if I should wear it or not!

SwimStud - You sure do have a new look! It is true about us folks over 40, but I've seen some strong opinions on the forum from folks that I know are under 40. I sure don't want to get in trouble and guess why? I'm no good at guessing, but th under 40's are interested because it's still elevant as they'll be 40 one day. I see it as DT doing something phenomenal: Some are questioning, based on visual, medical and statistical history or knowledge. Some are supporting her because there s nothing coming up in testing, so therefore she is clean until proven otherwise. Some are in between; amazed at her feats, wishing they could do something similar relative to their abilities, and are hoping that it is not another "mugging."