tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post6971902733128589628..comments2024-02-16T08:24:02.879+00:00Comments on Speed Endurance Swimming Blog: Where does Team USA stand heading into London 2012? Butterfly EditionSpeed Endurancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14365062789141117207noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-31063526271658706162012-05-11T03:54:21.392+01:002012-05-11T03:54:21.392+01:00Yes especially when the graduate job market is ble...Yes especially when the graduate job market is bleak.<br /><br />However that alsp works for many Euro countries & GB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-88705441832222974432012-05-11T00:35:00.972+01:002012-05-11T00:35:00.972+01:00As long as there is $ involved (and there should ...As long as there is $ involved (and there should be), expect Team USA to have an older/post grad National Team. These swimmers have made the sport their livelihood and they should be rewarded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-10330250139679975022012-05-10T23:06:33.297+01:002012-05-10T23:06:33.297+01:00I agree with anonymous,
the London olympics is def...I agree with anonymous,<br />the London olympics is definitely a sort of changing of the guards in US swimming, with many world leaders over the last decade presumably leaving the sport.<br /><br />This "mass extinction" really leaves many spots on the team open. I agree that there should be guys stepping up and fill these shoes, but in a lot of ways they haven't arrived yet. There's certainly a lot of names like Ryan Murphy, David Nolan et al that can step up for the men, we'll see how good they are crunch time this summer, and even more signfiicantly, next summer.john26noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-69552760891995981212012-05-10T20:53:46.065+01:002012-05-10T20:53:46.065+01:00I would argue that the stocks for w100fly has gone...I would argue that the stocks for w100fly has gone down. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with anything Vollmer has done, but the other Americans really haven't done much. Magnuson has decreased in stock.<br /><br />Internationally, the British swimmers have strengthened and so has Sjostrom. To me, Sjostrom is probably the primary reason why I believe the w100fly American stock should go down. Her time of 56.7 is about the time I expected from her last summer. Post race she was also quoted saying he was swimming with tired arms. Do I expect her to be near her WR? It's doubtful, but Vollmer is definitely not going to go unchallenged from Sjostrom.john26noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-57338847390922124202012-05-09T22:54:21.836+01:002012-05-09T22:54:21.836+01:00What the US needs is more young talent. The same...What the US needs is more young talent. The same people are at the top but the slew of young and fresh talent that used to be the US trademark before every OLympics is not as visible currently. It will be interesting to see the OTs this yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-24867281554210227302012-05-08T17:33:47.926+01:002012-05-08T17:33:47.926+01:00The nice thing for Natalie is that the 100 Fly Fin...The nice thing for Natalie is that the 100 Fly Final is the first event of the Day 2 Finals and the 100 Back Semi is the last individual event that night, so it's possible for her to be at 100% for that first race, the butterfly final and then she should be able to get into the top 8 for the following day's Backstroke Final. I agree though, that right now, medaling in the 100 fly will be very difficult and I don't know if she will attempt those previous swims or solely focus on her 100 back. Olympic Trials and how she preforms will give us a much better idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-39135142968940737152012-05-06T00:40:23.071+01:002012-05-06T00:40:23.071+01:00College swimmers like Camille are not necessarily ...College swimmers like Camille are not necessarily 'untapered'. They are in the midst of a competition season that is equally or more important than the LC comps. THey are quite capable of doing good swims in Jan & April<br />particularly when there is an hiatus. <br /><br />But the w 200 has only improved in numbers 2.06 & under since 2005 when Jessica & Otilya touched. in 2.05s. What will be difficult is getting through more competitive heats/semis . So it will be she that mnages best with most in reserve. Shanghai was pretty tight also & could have gone any which way amongst 5 girls.<br /><br />In all -maybe except Phelps who has all the males flustered a micro decision within the race can swing lose it for most. Only Phelps is superior enough to overcome one of these annoyingly human occurrences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-11892875151642695042012-05-05T23:53:42.764+01:002012-05-05T23:53:42.764+01:00lol you're right. Phelps can't do any bett...lol you're right. Phelps can't do any better then gold. hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-53103856802039738622012-05-05T21:02:42.548+01:002012-05-05T21:02:42.548+01:00I don't really think think the US mens' pr...I don't really think think the US mens' prospects have gone up; I mean, Phelps can't do any better than gold. Also, Polish and German trials haven't happened yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-41645255951301860202012-05-05T05:26:47.547+01:002012-05-05T05:26:47.547+01:00I largely agree with the analysis.. I'm concer...I largely agree with the analysis.. I'm concerned about Natalie Coughlin in the 100fly where she's likely to make the team but struggle to medal in london. It'l probably take a sub 57 just to medal and Vollmer, Coutts and Sjostrom are the medal favourites on paper at least.. The 100fly semi will clash with the 400FRR and with the 100back semi the following day. I dont know if Coughlin at 29years of age will pull that off, let alone medal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-29235301951395469602012-05-05T04:06:06.183+01:002012-05-05T04:06:06.183+01:00predict-now.blogspot.com vote who will win the men...predict-now.blogspot.com vote who will win the men and women 200m freeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com