Phelps just smashes the 400IM world record (4:03.84) and crushes the rest of the field. Second place Laszlo Cseh 2.32 seconds behind him. Not sure what happened to Lochte, though. He didn't even feature at 4:08.09.
If this is indicative of what is to come from Phelps for the rest of the games then it is going to be awesome to watch. He is just so far ahead of the rest of the pack. He ain't human!
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Chad Johnson is a better athlete
Chad Johson or Chuck Norris?..that's the real question.
I didn't say anything other than the article was interesting. I see the guy's point (comparing it to running etc) and like the idea of Phelps having a crack at the distance events--would you bet against him?
Phelps is a phenomenal swimmer. He's a freak of nature. It really isn't "fair" for the rest of the field that is he able to do as many events as he can but that's how it goes.
I prefer to see tight races that go to the wire not 1 guy blowing everyone away and the rest all coming in close 2 secs behind (I know not all of Phelp's swims are like that).
If Phelps won all 8 golds by just out touching the pack and not being a far superior swimmer--I'd find it much more exciting. I'm more just fed up with the barrage by NBC but admittedly they're more into pumping up the masses on national fever than showcasing fantastic swimming. All credit to Mr Phelps though, it is still slew of events and he can't slip up--plus he's a genuiniely nice kid it seems.
Chad Johnson is a better athlete
Chad Johson or Chuck Norris?..that's the real question.
I didn't say anything other than the article was interesting. I see the guy's point (comparing it to running etc) and like the idea of Phelps having a crack at the distance events--would you bet against him?
Phelps is a phenomenal swimmer. He's a freak of nature. It really isn't "fair" for the rest of the field that is he able to do as many events as he can but that's how it goes.
I prefer to see tight races that go to the wire not 1 guy blowing everyone away and the rest all coming in close 2 secs behind (I know not all of Phelp's swims are like that).
If Phelps won all 8 golds by just out touching the pack and not being a far superior swimmer--I'd find it much more exciting. I'm more just fed up with the barrage by NBC but admittedly they're more into pumping up the masses on national fever than showcasing fantastic swimming. All credit to Mr Phelps though, it is still slew of events and he can't slip up--plus he's a genuiniely nice kid it seems.
