Torres has opted out of the 100 free in Beijing. Lacy Nyemer(sp?) will swim the individual event in her place.
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I most admire swimmers that can say "to hell with it - I'm going to race - even if I get my ass kicked." I think that's what Phelps (great example is the 200 free in Athens) and Lochte (every time he races Phelps and Peirsol) do.
That's one of the things that bugs me about Coughlin. And now Dara too. I understand and sympathize with Dara's decision but for someone who is said to be SOOOOO competitive, she is backing down.
I must say though that it is a problem if the USA doesn't have a medal contender in the women's 100 free.
I most admire swimmers that can say "to hell with it - I'm going to race - even if I get my ass kicked." I think that's what Phelps (great example is the 200 free in Athens) and Lochte (every time he races Phelps and Peirsol) do.
That's one of the things that bugs me about Coughlin. And now Dara too. I understand and sympathize with Dara's decision but for someone who is said to be SOOOOO competitive, she is backing down.
I must say though that it is a problem if the USA doesn't have a medal contender in the women's 100 free.
