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Phelps the next backstroke king.

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"Phelps' time of 53.01 seconds was the second-fastest ever... That prompted coach Bob Bowman to warn the rest of the swimming world of the unthinkable: Phelps can go even faster." video.google.com/videoplay abcnews.go.com/.../wireStory www.theage.com.au/.../1185648212627.html
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    If he could go a 52 for the 100 back...wouldn't it make sense to give Crocker the fly leg? Phelps Hansen Crocker Lezak might be faster than Piersol Hansen Phelps Lezak yeah, but given Phelp's speed in the 100Free at worlds, and him being basically a draw with both Piersol in back and Crocker in fly, the fastest might be Piersol/Hansen/Crocker/Phelps. But Crocker's shaky starts might give US Swimming pause before placing him on a relay when there are so many promising combinations that could win gold. Maybe that's why the system USSwimming has in place for picking the spots is probably the best way for selecting the relay team.
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    If he could go a 52 for the 100 back...wouldn't it make sense to give Crocker the fly leg? Phelps Hansen Crocker Lezak might be faster than Piersol Hansen Phelps Lezak yeah, but given Phelp's speed in the 100Free at worlds, and him being basically a draw with both Piersol in back and Crocker in fly, the fastest might be Piersol/Hansen/Crocker/Phelps. But Crocker's shaky starts might give US Swimming pause before placing him on a relay when there are so many promising combinations that could win gold. Maybe that's why the system USSwimming has in place for picking the spots is probably the best way for selecting the relay team.
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