I see Vanderkaay did a number on Larsen Jensen as well. Vanderkaay's 4:10 to Jensen's 4:14 in the 500 Free. Vanderkaay's teammate,Erik Vendt, just behind Jensen by about .39 seconds.
Sorry to hijack this thread, but since it seems to more-or-less be about the nats, can someone explain with Mike Alexandrov was relegated to the B final in the 200IM even though his prelim time was seventh fastest?
Skip Montanaro
This meet is the "trials" meet for the World SC Championships. Since Alexandrov cannot represent the US in international competition at that meet, he cannot compete in the A Final.
I am glad I suck, don't have to deal with the dual citizenship thing...when I am here I have to defend the U.S. and even Bush, when I am there I have to avoid speaking evil of Bush with Mississippi relatives. Maybe next time around I'll be defending Hillary, yikes! billy fanstone
I was watching the 800 free relay from worlds again, last night. It didn't occur to me until last night, just how smooth of a swimmer Lochte really is. His freestyle was very well balanced, no real loping, just a great stroke to watch. Probably a better stroke to study than his relay teammates
His backstroke is the same way...real smooth and great balance and rotation to each side.
Wonder if he has a 1:35+ 200 back? That would be fun to see.
It didn't occur to me until last night, just how smooth of a swimmer Lochte really is. His freestyle was very well balanced, no real loping, just a great stroke to watch.
His 500yd free time is 4:13.
That's awesome considering the IMs and backstroke are his specialty.
It should be an interesting Olympic trials.
