tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post7032215976767686108..comments2024-02-16T08:24:02.879+00:00Comments on Speed Endurance Swimming Blog: A Speed_Endurance Exclusive Start List for 4e OPEN EDF de Natation 2010 - Paris Open & PreviewSpeed Endurancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14365062789141117207noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-34714519983728064072010-06-26T13:33:46.091+01:002010-06-26T13:33:46.091+01:00My French is rather dodgy, but looks like the foll...My French is rather dodgy, but looks like the following qualified for the 100m Free finals set for 7:30 tonight:<br /><br /> 1 Fabien Gilot - 48.59<br /> 2 Yannick Agnel - 49.02<br /> 3 Nathan Adrian - 49.17<br /> 3 Grégory Mallet - 49.17<br /> 5 Cesar Cielo - 49.31<br /> 6 Sebastiaan Verschuren - 49.36<br /> 7 Michael Phelps - 49.44<br /> 8 William Meynard - 49.73<br /> 9 Luca Dotto - 49.80<br />10 Jérémy Stravius - 49.91 <br /> <br />Notably, the following didn't make it out of Prelims:<br /><br />Alain Bernard - 50.44<br />Frédérick Bousquet - 50.53<br /> <br />And in the 200m Fly, not too surprising that Phelps had the fastest prelims time of 1:57.88SwimFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-54501077812883050332010-06-24T19:33:35.949+01:002010-06-24T19:33:35.949+01:00Apparently Bernard didn't train much from Rome...Apparently Bernard didn't train much from Rome until January. It showed in the finals at French nationals, when he couldn't even break 48 (I think). He's got a bit to go to get back to his textile best times from 2007 (21.76/48.12) or under 48 (which he certainly would have done in Beijing, but maybe not Rome, in any suit).<br /><br />Simmonds will probably have her best chance this year at Commonwealth Games. I would expect another 2:06-high in Budapest and then maybe 2:06-low in Delhi. Pelton will taper very well for Nationals and Pan Pacs (she's been going at it since Rome with not much rest), and I think an American record (Hoelzer, 2:06.09) is well within the realm of possibility. In Paris, I think both should be 2:08-mid, with the slight chance of a 2:07-high (which would be awesome!).David Riederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037990522293462619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-89480626017184758142010-06-24T18:54:01.183+01:002010-06-24T18:54:01.183+01:002:06.62 is Kristina Egerszegi's textile best t...2:06.62 is Kristina Egerszegi's textile best time and that is ready to go, maybe not in Paris but certainly over the next few months. Simmonds has been 2:06.79 tapered in March and also 2:06.90 in early February.<br /><br />SwimNews has been reporting what poor shape Bernard has been in all year. It didn't stop him going 48.3 at French Nationals. I think its a message he and his coach have been trying to get across to the media.Speed Endurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365062789141117207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-9208588459055342212010-06-24T11:59:00.489+01:002010-06-24T11:59:00.489+01:00Pelton and Simmonds both have the potential for 2:...Pelton and Simmonds both have the potential for 2:06's but I think it'll be very much taper-dependent. The brits seem to be making a point of talking down the taper and the prospects for Budapest - some have been competing for 2 or 3 weeks already which looks a bit dodgy for any sort of quality training or tapering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-7978609268289126482010-06-23T14:50:53.442+01:002010-06-23T14:50:53.442+01:00This is a quote about Bernard from SwimNews.com: &...This is a quote about Bernard from SwimNews.com: "don't get your hopes up - it's a training race and the Olympic champ will not be resting." Adrian was 48.83 in Santa Clara, compared to 49.01 in Canet. Cielo is kinda a wildcard since I don't think he's raced since Brazilian Nationals in May. I agree about Gilot, he could certainly slip into the top three.<br /><br />I could see both Pelton and Simmonds being 2:08-low or better in Paris. Both have had some nasty in-season times so far this year, but only Simmonds has already shown some of her cards in a rested-meet. I have a hunch Pelton will be at least 2:06-mid this summer. (She was 2:08.6 in April at a Grand Prix, and she hasn't swam it since).David Riederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037990522293462619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-61370523153738400952010-06-23T14:17:58.437+01:002010-06-23T14:17:58.437+01:00Adrian will definitely be in contention and you...Adrian will definitely be in contention and you're right about the 200m Fly effect for Phelps, perhaps I should have chosen Adrian for the top 3. I still think that Bernard and Cielo are better 100m Freestylers and that the head-to-head between the two will bring something special out of both of them. Bernard is the face of this meet, he's on the official poster and crucially he's swimming on home soil. This is why I still pick him to win. Tough to not pick Cielo as I think mentally he is stronger than all of his competitors. Worth looking out for Gilot too, he often is the most consistent of the French sprinters.<br /><br />I've been impressed with Patrick in the Grand Prix series and it will be good to see him up against strong international competition.<br /><br />Pelton/Simmonds should be great to watch. I think Simmonds will win as right now she is the No.1 200m Backstroker in the world by some distance. Definitely a swimmer that the new suit laws have helped.Speed Endurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365062789141117207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250367211605373057.post-46620415168788906072010-06-23T02:44:53.458+01:002010-06-23T02:44:53.458+01:00Predictions look good, but I see the 100 free goin...Predictions look good, but I see the 100 free going a different way. My picks are 1. Adrian, 2. Cielo, 3. Bernard. Adrian had a blazing 48.83 last weekend, and it was at a cold, outdoor pool, with almost no competition. I could also see him slipping into third in the 50 behind Bousquet and Cielo. Phelps will be very tough to beat in the 200s, but the 100 free, as always, will be tough for him, especially a short time after the 200 fly.<br /><br />The men's breaststroke events could be very interesting. Scott Spann (similar to Allison Schmitt) is a big taper guy. He's not the best in-season - he was ranked 38th going into NCAA's in the 200 breast and ended up second (prelims time would have won). Will be interesting to see how he swims against guys like Duboscq and Dale Oen, who is a big wildcard right now. Also, Mark Gangloff will be in Paris as well.<br /><br />Todd Patrick of the U.S. has been looking good, and I think he is developing into a major National contender in both IMs and maybe the 200 fly/200 free. Similarly, Felicia Lee has had an awesome season on the domestic level, so maybe she can translate that into international success. 100/200 fly and 200 IM are her best chances.<br /><br />Very interested to see how Liz Pelton matches up to Lizzie Simmonds in the 200 back. I could definitely see these two ending up with the top two times in the world this year, but this will be their only head-to-head race.<br /><br />Pleasant surprise to see Massi Rosolino still swimming; I haven't heard from him since Rome.David Riederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037990522293462619noreply@blogger.com