“Michael’s vision is to increase swimming in the US"
Former Member
Ok - Phelps is at the top of his career and his popularity - How could he (or anybody else working with him) help to improve swimming in the United States ?
What do we need - grassroot swimcamps ? A Michael Phelps US swimming tour ? Phelps racing various people around the country ?
Can we get 5000 people into a pool + TV coverage for a Lochte + Peirsol vs Phelps showdown ? I am certain Track and Field will have some big money races in Europe following the Olympis. How much would somebody pay to have Phelps race Cavic in 3 weeks ?
That's why I said gut reaction. He won the gold, he's earned the right, I guess. But I wasn't thinking of the celebration, just the timing of it. Wait 0.5 seconds, and finish the race first. (There is a reason why Beebe causing Lett to fumble at the one-yard line in SuperBowl XXVII is the most memorable moment from that football game.)
That's why I said gut reaction. He won the gold, he's earned the right, I guess. But I wasn't thinking of the celebration, just the timing of it. Wait 0.5 seconds, and finish the race first. (There is a reason why Beebe causing Lett to fumble at the one-yard line in SuperBowl XXVII is the most memorable moment from that football game.)
