How many guys from other countries does it take to win a National Championship?
Good thing they all attended classes on campus the entire year..... :-)
Makes everyone feel proud to see the American Record holder on the 4th place podium.
SLOmmafan,
"I think American swimming (particularly Men's) is in pretty good shape"... "the American men had by far the most depth."
Perhaps a closer look at the 2008 Olympics is necessary. Take away ONE man from the US Team, and they only win 2 events.
That.......... is not the definition of "depth".
I have to disagree! While there is no doubt that Michael Phelps was the single most significant factor on the US team, there is still incredible depth. The US men won every relay (with Phelps), but could have won at least two of them without him in my opinion (other than the 4 x 100 free).
Look at the medal counts - US had 11 more medals then the second place team (Australia). Even taking away evey Phelps victory we still win the medal count (how is that not depth???).
Not to mention, other countries are in similar positions. Take away Alain Bernard and France loses it's only male gold.
SLOmmafan,
"I think American swimming (particularly Men's) is in pretty good shape"... "the American men had by far the most depth."
Perhaps a closer look at the 2008 Olympics is necessary. Take away ONE man from the US Team, and they only win 2 events.
That.......... is not the definition of "depth".
I have to disagree! While there is no doubt that Michael Phelps was the single most significant factor on the US team, there is still incredible depth. The US men won every relay (with Phelps), but could have won at least two of them without him in my opinion (other than the 4 x 100 free).
Look at the medal counts - US had 11 more medals then the second place team (Australia). Even taking away evey Phelps victory we still win the medal count (how is that not depth???).
Not to mention, other countries are in similar positions. Take away Alain Bernard and France loses it's only male gold.
