Olympic swimming - Page 2

Aqua Pro Builder · 08-13-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wolverine57


	Russ , you was not the the only one watching! It was great watching USA kicking butt and breaking records! By the way did you see my brother Tim Acevedo in the Water Polo, he was the only one scoring! LOL

go get a medal so that we can see it up close LOL

Tangs Rule · 08-13-2008, 01:54 AM

another 2 gold medals for Phelps and another 2 world records...........amazing!!

masterswimmer · 08-13-2008, 02:04 AM

I haven't missed a moment of the swimming prelims, semi's or finals. Phelps is absolutely amazing. Lezak's anchor leg of the 4 x 100 free relay was one of the best swims I've ever seen. Relays are always so much more exciting than individual events.

Phelps finished his 200 meter fly tonight and threw his goggles off. He said they filled with water as soon as he dove in from the start. Bob Costas had the best line of the Olympics so far. When he heard what happened with Phelps' goggles, he said, 'if anyone was wondering if Michael Phelps can beat the rest of the world blindfolded, they got their answer tonight!!!' LMAO. Classic.

I grew up with Spitz as my hero. My kids are swimmers too and they're fortunate to have Phelps.

Just a spectacular display of swimming dominance.

Russ

DontXtripNfall · 08-13-2008, 02:59 AM

Phelps Ftw!!!

JHOV2324 · 08-13-2008, 10:52 AM

You ES AY.......You ES AY.....You ES AY......

Tangs Rule · 08-13-2008, 12:45 PM

I believe Phelps has to be considered the most dominating athlete today. Forget Sid the Kid, Federer, Nadal, Kobe, Lebron, or Tiger. Nobody goes out there and wins everything they do like Phelps is doing.

masterswimmer · 08-13-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tangs Rule


	I believe Phelps has to be considered the most dominating athlete today. Forget Sid the Kid, Federer, Nadal, Kobe, Lebron, or Tiger. Nobody goes out there and wins everything they do like Phelps is doing.

I feel the same way. But I'm biased

so I normally don't say it

Each event he wins is with a new world record too

swimmer

**jhale** · 08-14-2008, 08:36 AM

Russ how many more olympics can Phelps compete at this level?
I'd have to compare him to Jordan in terms of competitiveness, raw talent and determination.

masterswimmer · 08-14-2008, 01:49 PM

JH, assuming Phelps remains healthy, he'll go to the 2012 Olympics also. He has already stated that he would never ever attempt a schedule like he's doing in this current Olympics. He's swimming 17 races in one week. That's outrageous. Who's to say that this sentiment doesn't change between now and 2012 though. If he wanted to, he could easily go to the 2016 games as well. Look at Dara Torres (41 y/o). Not saying he'd be as dominant as he is today, but he could easily make the teams.

**jhale** · 08-14-2008, 02:20 PM

yeah, swimming back to back races an hour apart sounds crazy to me.
but i guess that's what he's trained for

Go Phelps!

08-13-2008, 02:04 AM	#13
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,253 Reefer Ratings: (88) Friends: (16)	I haven't missed a moment of the swimming prelims, semi's or finals. Phelps is absolutely amazing. Lezak's anchor leg of the 4 x 100 free relay was one of the best swims I've ever seen. Relays are always so much more exciting than individual events. Phelps finished his 200 meter fly tonight and threw his goggles off. He said they filled with water as soon as he dove in from the start. Bob Costas had the best line of the Olympics so far. When he heard what happened with Phelps' goggles, he said, 'if anyone was wondering if Michael Phelps can beat the rest of the world blindfolded, they got their answer tonight!!!' LMAO. Classic. I grew up with Spitz as my hero. My kids are swimmers too and they're fortunate to have Phelps. Just a spectacular display of swimming dominance. Russ __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

08-13-2008, 10:52 AM	#15
JHOV2324 Love da Reef-er Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 2,659 Reefer Ratings: (30) Friends: (14)	You ES AY.......You ES AY.....You ES AY...... __________________

08-14-2008, 01:49 PM	#19
masterswimmer www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 9,253 Reefer Ratings: (88) Friends: (16)	JH, assuming Phelps remains healthy, he'll go to the 2012 Olympics also. He has already stated that he would never ever attempt a schedule like he's doing in this current Olympics. He's swimming 17 races in one week. That's outrageous. Who's to say that this sentiment doesn't change between now and 2012 though. If he wanted to, he could easily go to the 2016 games as well. Look at Dara Torres (41 y/o). Not saying he'd be as dominant as he is today, but he could easily make the teams. __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

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08-13-2008, 01:54 AM	#12
Tangs Rule Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 400 Reefer Ratings: (1) Friends: (3)	another 2 gold medals for Phelps and another 2 world records...........amazing!!

08-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#16
Tangs Rule Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 400 Reefer Ratings: (1) Friends: (3)	I believe Phelps has to be considered the most dominating athlete today. Forget Sid the Kid, Federer, Nadal, Kobe, Lebron, or Tiger. Nobody goes out there and wins everything they do like Phelps is doing.

08-14-2008, 08:36 AM	#18
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,309 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (33)	Russ how many more olympics can Phelps compete at this level? I'd have to compare him to Jordan in terms of competitiveness, raw talent and determination.

08-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#20
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,309 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (33)	yeah, swimming back to back races an hour apart sounds crazy to me. but i guess that's what he's trained for Go Phelps!