Making the call -- Phelps will go down in the 200 Free to Biedermann.....:bump:
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German swimmer, I remember when we were suspect of all German swimmers using steroids. Did you notice his muscle structure.
No need to go there-even to make a joke.
The doping scandal that the EAST German swimmers went through in the 80's I think contributed greatly to the overwall demise of swimming programs in all of Germany, even after the reunification.
It has taken them close to 20 years to build up again and unless there is truly a suspicion of doping (like the Chinese swimmers the last 2 Olympics) why make that kind of coment?
I've done the hair and cap with/without experiment personally. Giving Biedermann a full second with the cap would be extremely generous. There is an advantage with a cap, but even for a furry muppet, it isn't that great.
Geek are you talking about this topic Phelps is going down.... or some other topic. If so refresh my thoughts so I know what you are talking about.
Is swimming now a pure sport??? Do we consider Tech suits as doping?
So what does he do? Whine about those who do wear the Jaked , and say he won't compete until they are banned.
If he walked away from his Speedo contract he would be sued, and he knows it. Michael, you went for the big dollar and now you can see it was a mistake. Stop whining, and get on with life.
This is a load of crap! Tell me one (ONE) quote of him "whining" about the suit? Please show me. When you make blanket statements like this please back it up. Give me a break.
It just proves the mental fortitude Phelps has. He could have let what happened yesterday ruin the rest of the meet for him. Instead it's seemed to make him stronger.
After watching this clip, The Phelps I saw today looked nothing like he did in this clip. His final SDK was strong and amazing. Today, he seemed alot weaker and was struggling a bit. Phelps had an off Worlds in 2005 and he is having an off Worlds at 2009 so far. It is no big deal. Geesh, what a difference hard work will make in a year for Biedermann. :applaud:.
His trademark Shamu kick looked totally ineffective, but that's probably because Biedermann came off the wall like a rocket.
They both went the full 15 meters.
And not to give too much credit to the suit, but that last 50 meters was an incredible push to the finish. He was on mission to win.
It's been proven that he's not invincible.
The psychological edge offered by the rubber suits (along with their preparation) may spur on some interesting racing.
A big part of swimming fast is mental.
Right now Bowman has already conceded a level of defeat by saying the other suits aren't fair.
That's not the ideal frame of mind for Phelps to be in before his event.
