Kitajima went 2:07.51 to break Hansen's WR by .99 sec.He was wearing a LZR in defiance of Japanese swimming authorities.I can't find video of the swim yet,can anyone else?
Prior to the 2004 Olympics Kitajima was one of my favorite athletes:breaststroker,good work ethic,beautiful stroke,etc.His roar of triumph didn't bother me,he had just won the Gold after all.His illegal kick is another matter.I think it had to be deliberate.I think after Hansen's WR he was afraid he couldn't win fair.The Hansen/Kitajima rivalry is a good one and good for the sport.Anything that gets us noticed is good.
Stacky,thank you so much for the link.
Prior to the 2004 Olympics Kitajima was one of my favorite athletes:breaststroker,good work ethic,beautiful stroke,etc.His roar of triumph didn't bother me,he had just won the Gold after all.His illegal kick is another matter.I think it had to be deliberate.I think after Hansen's WR he was afraid he couldn't win fair.The Hansen/Kitajima rivalry is a good one and good for the sport.Anything that gets us noticed is good.
Stacky,thank you so much for the link.
