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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So then Phelps was wrong for backing out of the 400 Free, 100 Back and 200 Back at Trials? Oh and he only swam prelims in the 100 Free but that's Ok? He qualified in all of those....does that mean he is wrong and setting a bad example to the kids for not swimming them?
I have no problem with Phelps. No one expects he (nor Lochte) to compete in every possible event. Just because they qualify in 8-11 events doesn't mean they should compete in them. There is no question attempting that many events will harm their swims - and in turn harm the USA team's performance.
Phelps needed a recent 100 free time to earn his relay spot.
In my view - Phelps is the the current "ultimate swim warrior" because he is willing to race 5 events, including the 400 IM and 2 200s.
So then Phelps was wrong for backing out of the 400 Free, 100 Back and 200 Back at Trials? Oh and he only swam prelims in the 100 Free but that's Ok? He qualified in all of those....does that mean he is wrong and setting a bad example to the kids for not swimming them?
I have no problem with Phelps. No one expects he (nor Lochte) to compete in every possible event. Just because they qualify in 8-11 events doesn't mean they should compete in them. There is no question attempting that many events will harm their swims - and in turn harm the USA team's performance.
Phelps needed a recent 100 free time to earn his relay spot.
In my view - Phelps is the the current "ultimate swim warrior" because he is willing to race 5 events, including the 400 IM and 2 200s.
