I'm glad she'll be there. Phelps was out of the water, for what 2 days? after breaking his hand. There are waterproof casts, too. I am glad she'll still be part of the team - I can't imagine how upset she'd be otherwise.
I'm also thrilled KLJ gets to swim too. She had a subpar (for her) trials. Hopefully she can elevate her game and kick booty on the relay - I wouldn't be surprised if she makes it back to swim at night.
There are waterproof casts, too.
YES THERE ARE!!! :drink:
I know first hand, having competed at 2005 LCM Nationals in a full arm cast ;-)
the previous december, I had a short arm cast and swam pretty fast (still have some top 5 times from that meet)
seattletimes.nwsource.com/.../2008036293_swimlocal07.html
"She'll be fine for the Olympics," her father said. "Nothing could keep her off of that team. She's so excited." Olympic team training commences Tuesday in Palo Alto, Calif., and she will join them after surgery ... Mark Schubert, the national Olympic swim coach, said Silver's injury does not affect her team status. "Unless her doctor says she can't swim, Emily is on the team and will be on the team," Schubert said.
I received this from UGA swimming and diving yesterday. I'm so happy for Kara Lynn!!......
Former Lady Bulldog Kara Lynn Joyce has been named to the U.S. Olympic
team after USA Swimming announced Monday that Dara Torres will not
swim the 100m individual event in Beijing. Kara Lynn finished seventh
in the 100m free with a 55.02, posting her fastest time of the meet
(54.66) in the prelims. So, she's made a quick turn-around in her
travel arrangements to join the U.S. training camp in Palo Alto, Calif.
"Kara Lynn is very excited despite the logistics, and she's thrilled
to be on the team," said Jack Bauerle, head coach of the U.S. women's
squad. "We feel it's best for Dara to focus on the 50 and the relays,
so that presented an opening. Kara Lynn is the right person for the
job. This is not only a great opportunity for her, but we feel that
she's capable of swimming pretty darn fast. This decision is in the
best interest of our team."
With the appointment, Kara Lynn will be making her second trip to the
Olympics. In 2004, she earned a pair of silver medals in the 4x100m
free relay (American record) and 4x100m medley relay. She also placed
fifth in the 50m and 100m free events.
The USA Swimming website also just reported that Silver will stay on the Olympic team. She had surgery today - hope she heals quickly and I'm glad that she is still going to Beijing. I'm very happy that KLJ is now on the team... there's always room for one more!
www.usaswimming.org/.../ViewNewsArticle.aspx
