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.
Crocker DQ'd at world following Usher. He'd almost certainly be following Hansen in Beijing. They know each others timing much better. The DQ at Nationals wouldn't have happened in the relay because he could move as much as he wanted on the blocks before the take over as long as he didn't jump it. I don't think they should have one moments pause over whether or not Crocker belongs on that relay. We'll see if it's in prelims or finals. I feel confident saying he'll be really careful on his relay exchanges especially if he is swimming the prelim leg.
I'd actually love to see Peirsol, Hansen, Crocker, Phelps. Lezak is usually able to step it up on relays but Phelps is Phelps and I think he could out split Lezak.
I would love it we could send more than 2 athletes per event and more than one relay. Might suck for the rest of the world though. There should be some type of provision in events where one country has 5 (or more) of the 10 fastest times. Makes trials more exciting with just 2 though.
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.
Crocker DQ'd at world following Usher. He'd almost certainly be following Hansen in Beijing. They know each others timing much better. The DQ at Nationals wouldn't have happened in the relay because he could move as much as he wanted on the blocks before the take over as long as he didn't jump it. I don't think they should have one moments pause over whether or not Crocker belongs on that relay. We'll see if it's in prelims or finals. I feel confident saying he'll be really careful on his relay exchanges especially if he is swimming the prelim leg.
I'd actually love to see Peirsol, Hansen, Crocker, Phelps. Lezak is usually able to step it up on relays but Phelps is Phelps and I think he could out split Lezak.
I would love it we could send more than 2 athletes per event and more than one relay. Might suck for the rest of the world though. There should be some type of provision in events where one country has 5 (or more) of the 10 fastest times. Makes trials more exciting with just 2 though.
