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any other swimming fans on here?

I've been really impressed by a few of the young american girls, and even one of the aussies so far.
 
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:wavey: i'm a swimming enthusiasts
i like Alexander Popov, Pieter van den Hoogenband, all tha aussies, some of the U.S. swimmers, and Roland Shoeman :)
 
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:wavey: Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals :) and loads of other medals at swimming events
 
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<Lt*Alonso*Cl> said:
:angel: yeah! i heard he promised something and he couldnt do it
i didn't know he promised something like that :confused: but i know Phelps said he'll get 7 gold medals or something not really sure :confused:
 
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I like swimming and also diving

i agree having not have thorpe and hoogenband there i think its kinda a bit dissapointing but still there are loads of other swimmers to look out for
 
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tinuviel_estel said:
:wavey: Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals :) and loads of other medals at swimming events
Ian Thorpe has only won 3 individual gold medals at 2 Olympics (400 free - 2000, 200 + 400 free - 2004).

to put this into perspective, Yana Klochkova has won 4 individual gold medals in 2 Olympics (the 200 + 400 Individual Medley double at both Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympics). But because she was born and raised, and trains in a non-Western country, she receives hardly any recognition, when in fact, she is the best IM'er the World has ever seen - mens or womens.

http://www.fina.org/bio_Klochkova.html

Inge de Bruijn has also won 4 individual gold medals at 2 Olympic Games - Sydney 2000: 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, Athens 2004 - 50 free.

http://www.fina.org/bio_deBruin.html

Yet all anyone ever hears about, is Ian Thorpe this, Ian Thorpe that. He is a good swimmer, a great swimmer, but in terms of achievements, he is not the best around, yet.
 
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tinuviel_estel said:
:wavey: i'm a swimming enthusiasts
i like Alexander Popov, Pieter van den Hoogenband, all tha aussies, some of the U.S. swimmers, and Roland Shoeman :)
Popov is a great guy, I was lucky enough to train with him regularlay here in Canberra, before he and his coach made the move to Switzerland.

A true legend. The way he upset Biondi and Spitz in Barcelona in the 50 and 100 free - 2 great swims, if you haven't seen them, go watch them on video.
The 1996 Atlanta swims were pretty good too, although he was already King by then.
 
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Purple Rainbow said:
The absence of Thorpe and Van den Hoogenband devaluated the tournament, imho. Yet, I've seen quite a few spectacular races! That South African Shoeman, boy can he swim FAST! :yeah:
it's a shame that many of the elite swimmers only contest the Olympics with any vigour, although it also makes the Olympics that more valuable each time they come around.
 
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<Lt*Alonso*Cl> said:
thorpe said somethin about 8 medals in the past olympics right :confused:
correct, Thorpey has 8 Olympic medals:

2000 - 1st 400m free (3:40.59, WR), 2nd 200m free (1:45.83), 1st 4x100m free relay (3:13.67, WR), 1st 4x200m free relay (7:07.05, WR)

2004 - 1st 200m free (1:44.71), 1st 400m free (3:43.10), 3rd 100m free (48.56), 2nd 4x200m free relay (7:07.46), 6th 4x100m free relay (3:15.77)


lets compare Thorpe to Phelps:

2004 - 1st 100m butterfly (51.25), 1st 200m butterfly (1:54.04), 1st 200m Ind. medley (1:57.14), 1st 400m Ind. medley (4:08.26), 3rd 200m free (1:45.32), 1st 4x200m free relay (7:07.33), 3rd 4x100m free relay (3:14.62)

5 gold (4 individual), 2 bronze (1 individual).


In terms of medals, one would assume that over the course of his career, Phelps will easily out-tally Thorpe. This is due to Phelps versatility, although who knows how long he will be able to maintain his incredible fitness levels across all strokes.
 
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its.like.that said:
Popov is a great guy, I was lucky enough to train with him regularlay here in Canberra, before he and his coach made the move to Switzerland.

A true legend. The way he upset Biondi and Spitz in Barcelona in the 50 and 100 free - 2 great swims, if you haven't seen them, go watch them on video.
The 1996 Atlanta swims were pretty good too, although he was already King by then.
OMG! :eek: you trained with him :) i am so in-love with him :hearts: i even cried when he didn't win in Athens :sad: :sad: i first saw him in Barcelona and been hooked to him ever since :) he is the reason why i love swimming.
 
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tinuviel_estel said:
OMG! :eek: you trained with him :) i am so in-love with him :hearts: i even cried when he didn't win in Athens :sad: :sad: i first saw him in Barcelona and been hooked to him ever since :) he is the reason why i love swimming.
I'm not sure if you have heard of it, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport). Well, it is based in Canberra, where I live - and although I have never been on scholarship there, the coaches know me and I'm invited to train there from time to time.
 
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tinuviel_estel said:
OMG! :eek: you trained with him :) i am so in-love with him :hearts: i even cried when he didn't win in Athens :sad: :sad: i first saw him in Barcelona and been hooked to him ever since :) he is the reason why i love swimming.
I wanted him to win the double crown in Sydney 2000 - 50 and 100 free, because he won the double at both Barcelona and Atlanta.

He didn't swim well in Sydney, 1 bronze medal I think is all he won, but then at the Barcelona World Champs a few years ago, Alex did it again, winning the 50 and 100 free from Hoogie.

I thought he could do it, but :sad: - it actually hurt watching him swim in Athens.

He has at least 1 child, maybe 2 by now, and he will take up a coaching role somewhere in swimming, I am sure - so he has plenty to keep him busy in his after life :).
 
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Suzi said:
I like swimming and also diving

i agree having not have thorpe and hoogenband there i think its kinda a bit dissapointing but still there are loads of other swimmers to look out for
its a shame swimming doesnt have a very high profile.

I mean, if Roddick and Agassi pulled out of a tennis tournament, people would still pay attention to it, no? :p
 
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its.like.that said:
I wanted him to win the double crown in Sydney 2000 - 50 and 100 free, because he won the double at both Barcelona and Atlanta.

He didn't swim well in Sydney, 1 bronze medal I think is all he won, but then at the Barcelona World Champs a few years ago, Alex did it again, winning the 50 and 100 free from Hoogie.

I thought he could do it, but :sad: - it actually hurt watching him swim in Athens.

He has at least 1 child, maybe 2 by now, and he will take up a coaching role somewhere in swimming, I am sure - so he has plenty to keep him busy in his after life :).
i'm glad you liked him too. he has 2 kids now :) you are very lucky to have trained with all that star swimmers :worship: do you swim 50m or 100, 400, etc.?
 
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tinuviel_estel said:
i'm glad you liked him too. he has 2 kids now :) you are very luck to have trained with all that star swimmers :worship: do you swim 50m or 100, 400, etc.?
my best events are 50 and 100m free, 100m backstroke, and 100m fly.

unfortunately, when I trained with Popov, I was probably a little too young to realise just how great he actually was :sad:.
 
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its.like.that said:
I love Alex too... I even have a pair of his old racing swimmers :p.
:smash: ohh... that is so cool! where exactly do you live? i'll stop by when your not around your house :devil: BTW, he won silver at 100m swim in Sydney
 
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