Torres out of 100

Frank, That 50 back was amusing in retrospect. As for my 200 free.... well if Dara scratched her events in advance of the Trials and didn't make the team, we'd be having a different discussion. But that's not whats happening. As for comparing masters swimming in general to real swimming and the Olympic Games.......... that's a joke. I won't even go there. Call me old fashioned but I expect anyone who finishes 1st or 2nd in the final heat of the Olympic trials (particularly the 1st place qualifier) to step up and represent their country in that event at the Games. Sending the 3rd place finisher does not maximize the US team's showing in that event. It is an honor and a responsbility to make the team. It is not about personal preferences on what you do and do not want to swim after you make the team. Backing off on an event because it will make you tired or you don't feel up to it is simply disappointing. If Dara had a monster lineup like Phelps and Lochte, I'd agree with you. Dara has clearly shown she can stand up next to anyone half her age. I don't buy the too tired crap and saving up for the 50. Again, we will have to agree to disagree. John Smith

Frank, That 50 back was amusing in retrospect. As for my 200 free.... well if Dara scratched her events in advance of the Trials and didn't make the team, we'd be having a different discussion. But that's not whats happening. As for comparing masters swimming in general to real swimming and the Olympic Games.......... that's a joke. I won't even go there. Call me old fashioned but I expect anyone who finishes 1st or 2nd in the final heat of the Olympic trials (particularly the 1st place qualifier) to step up and represent their country in that event at the Games. Sending the 3rd place finisher does not maximize the US team's showing in that event. It is an honor and a responsbility to make the team. It is not about personal preferences on what you do and do not want to swim after you make the team. Backing off on an event because it will make you tired or you don't feel up to it is simply disappointing. If Dara had a monster lineup like Phelps and Lochte, I'd agree with you. Dara has clearly shown she can stand up next to anyone half her age. I don't buy the too tired crap and saving up for the 50. Again, we will have to agree to disagree. John Smith