Swimming

[Frankus]

I doubt any of Phelps races where likely to come down to split seconds let alone finger tips, whereas history shows that the 100 usually comes down to a finger tip. Additionally I doubt Phelps would have risked the relays if he only had one shot at gold. Its just totally different circumstances.
McEvoy would be looking at a guy like Magnussen and the hang dog expression he gets around with these day and he would be fully aware that he may only get one shot at this - especially with an 18 year old countryman already biting at his heels.

He won the 100 fly by 0.01. I don't think McEvoy medals let alone wins. Just my opinion

 

[T-Boon]

He won the 100 fly by 0.01. I don't think McEvoy medals let alone wins. Just my opinion

I see...
My prediction is silver for the youngster and fourth for McEvoy.

 

[Frankus]

I see...
My prediction is silver for the youngster and fourth for McEvoy.

Watch the 2008 100m fly final on youtube. Alot of controversy surrounding it. Omega have even stated that the Serbian touched the wall first but not with enough force to register the touch pad.

 

[T-Boon]

Watch the 2008 100m fly final on youtube. Alot of controversy surrounding it. Omega have even stated that the Serbian touched the wall first but not with enough force to register the touch pad.

Actually I remember that now you mention it.
Cant believe his 'big' olympics was actually 8 years ago.

 

[alien]

If we were a chance for GOLD I'd agree with you but just for a bronze or silver there isn't much point. Rest up he has the 100m to focus on.

rubbish!

 

[Tommy Smith]

Watch the 2008 100m fly final on youtube. Alot of controversy surrounding it. Omega have even stated that the Serbian touched the wall first but not with enough force to register the touch pad.

I remember that and agree that Phelps actually came second in that race.

Far too elaborate for it to be fixed. But I'm sure this scenario has happened a few times in swimming as it requires touch technology unlike sprinting.

 

[Frankus]

Murphy looked so easy in that 200 back, he has 2.5 seconds in him easily. Larkin had better swim the race of his life in the final if he has any chance of beating him.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Ugh, anyone but the Russian.

 

[Frankus]

Ugh, anyone but the Russian.

He looked good too. His 3rd 50 stroke rate was about 38 - SO EASY. He was putting 0.1-0.2 seconds on Larkin on every turn.

 

[lockyno1]

He looked good too. His 3rd 50 stroke rate was about 38 - SO EASY. He was putting 0.1-0.2 seconds on Larkin on every turn.

It's a semi. Mitch clocked off with 25m to go.

 

[lockyno1]

Maddie Groves is on soon

 

[Frankus]

It's a semi. Mitch clocked off with 25m to go.

Put your house on him then champ. If you still have one after being so sure Phelps wouldn't win an individual.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Australia have a pHD in doing everything but win Gold in the Oympic pool these days.

 

[Frankus]

Espanol. Groves let the adrenaline take her out too fast in the first 50.

 

[wittyfan]

Our first silver!!!

 

[nick87]

This swim team makes me sick! Just handing medals away
Losers. ALL OF THEM!!!

 

[Micky75]

Groves is a beauty! .03 Silver

 

[Tommy Smith]

Amazing from Chalmers.

Wtf happened to McEvoy?

 

[Micky75]

Chalmers - Beauty GOLD

He's 18! Jesus

 

[Tommy Smith]

Resting McEvoy last night clearly worked.

Chalmers seems to have the Thorpey style oomph and grit when it matters about him.

That's what it takes to be a champion.