SrPab August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Mittengirl said: Last night the announcers seemed utterly positive that Le Clos' antics were aimed at psyching out Phelps. Isn't it slightly possible that he was trying to psych himself up and was giving no mind to Phelps? Possible? Yes. However, while watching that bit of "drama" unfold, one immediate thought I had was how convenient it was that (eventually) Le Clos was going through his warm-up/mental prep close enough to Phelps that the camera didn't have to constantly pan back-and-forth between them, as they were both in-frame. Phelps sat in his spot while Le Clos moved closer, yes? Maybe NBC gestured Le Clos over (I wouldn't put it past one of their producers)? Maybe someone out-of-frame did something to make Phelps give that bitchface right as Le Clos was in front of him by a few feet. I'm such a cynic when it comes to NBC's Olympic's coverage. ETA: Amy Van Dyken (remember her?) was also someone who was outspoken regarding who she believed to be a drug cheat. Edited August 9, 2016 by SrPab 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471107
Brattinella August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Watching the ready-room last night, and after commenting on Le Clos' poor sportsmanship (and having my head torn off for my opinion) I also wanted to expand a little on what COULD have been happening there, that we didn't see. I saw "jiggling" around the pants area, both facing Phelps and facing away from him. I know how men can be with their peens and this particular scenario seemed to almost CALL for it. He also could have been farting in his face, or wiggling his butt in his face. I am pretty sure he did none of that, but he COULD HAVE. I was rooting for Le Clos on his first swims, I thought he was phenomenal, up til this foolishness in the ready-room. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471134
Crs97 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) At first I didn't think much about Le Clos' antics, but then he continued it with this smirk that suggested to me he knew exactly what he was doing. I think Rowdy at one point used the phrase "milking it" and I assumed that was exactly what it was-get in the camera frame and do stuff that gets the press talking about how you beat him once and hope it rattles Phelps. Phelps all but eye-rolled when asked about it and said essentially everyone has their own way of getting ready. Le Clos' way was stupid and didn't work if the semi final results are considered. I hate Le Clos now just for giving the media a new something shiny to focus on instead of reporting the events. Edited August 9, 2016 by Crs97 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471229
VCRTracking August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471235
Ohwell August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I think it's funny nobody said anything about the guy in the red warmup suit who was flapping his arms around Phelps. Of course, I know that's what all swimmers do to loosen up, but it's strange to focus just on Le Clos. But, of course, the Olympics wouldn't be complete without "drama." *rolls eyes* Also, NBC is loving it leading up to the "showdown." *rolls eyes again* Basically, I say "much ado about nothing." 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471269
Brattinella August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 What IS happening in that picture??? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471329
Growsonwalls August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Well, Phelpsface has gone viral. Michelle Kwan is now poking fun at it: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471358
blackwing August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I think it's a lot of nothing. People are allowed to get ready the way they want. Le Clos jumps around and shadow boxes. Phelps sits in a corner and tries to ignore everyone. Yes, Le Clos stared at Phelps. So what? Maybe that's how he is amping himself up, he knows Phelps is his big competition and maybe by staring at him he is picturing himself beating him. If it didn't involve NBC's Darling Michael Phelps, we wouldn't even have gotten coverage. Who is going to swim the 4x200 relay finals tonight? I don't think Phelps' times gave him a place on the team, right? I hope Lochte gets to swim it. I know he did the prelim this morning but I thought at trials they said he has a place on the team. I hope he gets his moment in the spotlight and doesn't get Natalie Coughlinned, she only got to swim in prelims in London and privately received her medal in her hotel room. Take a drink tonight every time Bob Costas mentions Phelpsface or they show a clip of Le Clos shadowboxing or they mention "the rivalry". You'll be drunk in 10 minutes. It's a veritable Phelpsapalooza tonight! 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471377
Aliconehead August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Here's hoping Katinka didn't show up because of a drug test :). I doubt that is the reason, but I would personally love it. She and her husband annoy me 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471459
Brattinella August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing Michael Phelps swim tonight. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471487
blackwing August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 22 minutes ago, Aliconehead said: Here's hoping Katinka didn't show up because of a drug test :). I doubt that is the reason, but I would personally love it. She and her husband annoy me I figured it was because the finals of that event would occur not too long before the finals of the 200 IM, and she didn't want to overextend herself and be all tired for her signature event. I agree that her husband and his stupid little sumo man bun irritates the crap out of me. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471561
MVFrostsMyPie August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 6 hours ago, againstthewind said: Aaron Peirsol was my inaugural Olympic boyfriend. I miss him. Ditto on the Adrian love. I've always had a soft spot for Phelps - we grew up in the same area and have ended up at a few parties together over the years. And Katie Ladecky grew up a few miles from my office. Go DMV! You mean Aaron was cheating on me with you? :-o My obsession with Aaron was pretty bad though, especially in '04. I think my desktop screen frequently alternated between him and Michael Vartan (of Alias). Yummy. 1 hour ago, Aliconehead said: Here's hoping Katinka didn't show up because of a drug test :). I doubt that is the reason, but I would personally love it. She and her husband annoy me I just now put my finger on who her husband reminds me of - a really beefy Shia LeBeouf with a manbun. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471708
selkie August 9, 2016 Author Share August 9, 2016 (edited) I think O'Connor's 2:07 in the 200 IM semifinals was enough that Katinka wanted to play it a little safer in terms of being rested for one of her primary events. Last summer in Kazan, she tried an overly ambitious schedule and, while she had great success in some events, there were times where even the Iron Lady seemed to suffer from fatigue and her swim in,say the 200 free semis left her not quite ready in another event where she had better odds. Edited August 9, 2016 by selkie Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471717
MVFrostsMyPie August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I think nothing will ever top my love of the '00 and '04 Olympics when it comes to swimming. I can barely remember '08 and '12. The first probably because I was finishing up college the latter probably because baseball was more entertaining and Peirsol wasn't there. What events is Lochte participating in? I feel like I haven't heard anything from/about him since his weird reality show on E!. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471757
photo fox August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Lochte had a groin injury at the US trials, so he "just" made it through in two events. He swam the prelims for the 4x200 freestyle this morning, and it's still up in the air if he will swim in the final tonight. He's also in the 200 IM, with prelims tomorrow evening. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471784
Muffyn August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Mittengirl said: Last night the announcers seemed utterly positive that Le Clos' antics were aimed at psyching out Phelps. Isn't it slightly possible that he was trying to psych himself up and was giving no mind to Phelps? With how much they focus on Phelps, some random in the crowd scratching his nose would be news if they can get him in frame with Phelps. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471912
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 51 minutes ago, MattDuffysCat said: I think nothing will ever top my love of the '00 and '04 Olympics when it comes to swimming. I can barely remember '08 and '12. The first probably because I was finishing up college the latter probably because baseball was more entertaining and Peirsol wasn't there. What events is Lochte participating in? I feel like I haven't heard anything from/about him since his weird reality show on E!. 2004 was a great year for swimming. Phelps hitting his stride, Ian Thorpe, Grant Hackett, Pieter Van den Hoogenband so many more. The talent was so deep in so many countries. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2471943
galaxygirl76 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Being Dutch, the 200m freestyle in Sydney was epic. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472067
KenyaJ August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, MattDuffysCat said: My obsession with Aaron was pretty bad though, especially in '04. I think my desktop screen frequently alternated between him and Michael Vartan (of Alias). Yummy. Gonna come sit next to you. I love(d) both of those men so much! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472236
Cherpumple August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, MattDuffysCat said: I think nothing will ever top my love of the '00 and '04 Olympics when it comes to swimming. I can barely remember '08 and '12. The first probably because I was finishing up college the latter probably because baseball was more entertaining and Peirsol wasn't there. I totally agree. I looooooved the US/Australian rivalry of 2000. I still miss Michael Klim! And FYI, the le Clos family is now being interviewed on the BBC. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472314
Growsonwalls August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 (edited) I totally miss the 1992 and 96 quads, if only because we could look at this: Edited August 10, 2016 by Growsonwalls 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472329
Guest August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 6 hours ago, VCRTracking said: Someone needs to work this into these Rogue One / Olympics commercials before Thursday. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472330
galaxygirl76 August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Growsonwalls said: I totally miss the 1992 and 96 quads, if only because we could look at this: And also still wearing a Speedo. I was fond of Pankratov as well. Edited August 10, 2016 by galaxygirl76 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472333
Growsonwalls August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Wow. Too bad he didn't live in the age of social media. The girls today would have gone in a frenzy over him. And he still looks good! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472347
againstthewind August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Yes! Adrian recovered! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472348
KenyaJ August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 So much better, Nathan! Breathing a sigh of relief, although I totally would have comforted by Olympics boyfriend if he'd had a bad race. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472356
Sew Sumi August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Nice swim, Nathan! He's the only Olympian I've ever rubbed shoulders with (in Berkeley). He's really, really tall, especially to me, being only 5'. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472359
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Oh I hope they show Santo's tradition... Let's go Santo! <3 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472362
againstthewind August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said: Nice swim, Nathan! He's the only Olympian I've ever rubbed shoulders with (in Berkeley). He's really, really tall, especially to me, being only 5'. *sigh* <3 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472369
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Santo made it! (but no bird flip shown by NBC). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472374
Sew Sumi August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Nathan goes from worst to first! Lane 4 tomorrow night for my Olympic boyfriend! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472381
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Does NBC really have to show a inset camera on Phelps when a race is about to start.. holy smokes. I hope Le Clois wins. I want NBC Salty Tears. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472388
KenyaJ August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 I hope Michael Phelps looks down at his lap for the rest of his time in the ready room just to punish NBC for being so stupid. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472390
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Omg! OMG! OMG! that was one amazing race, Sjostrom almost had Ledecky. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472394
kittykat August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 (edited) WHEW! The 200 frees are always nailbiters. Hooray Ledecky. Fine work by Sjostrom and McKeon as well. And now...The Showdown! Edited August 10, 2016 by kittykat 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472396
Sew Sumi August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 I guess Ledecky made the right choice to come down in distance after all. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472397
selkie August 10, 2016 Author Share August 10, 2016 I liked the little look between Sarah and Katie as they hugged afterwards like 'yep, we gave the fans a good show there. Same time, next year?' 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472401
KenyaJ August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Fucking hell, Katie Ledecky! I read an article in the Washington Post on Sunday that explained her training regimen and helped me understand why she's so incredible. (Before that, I just assumed she was part dolphin.) Also, her parents were adorable just now. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472402
Dots And Stripes August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 I hope Ledecky wins all of her Olympic races, then enters the 100 fly (or whatever) in a major competition just to lose so they can stop with this perfect record stuff. That sounds like unecessary pressure. But for now, Go Katie! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472406
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 The swimmer muscle jiggle is like the freakiest thing on earth. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472415
selkie August 10, 2016 Author Share August 10, 2016 (edited) Ledecky has dabbled a bit in the 400IM, but her breaststroke isn't quite good enough for her to get an international team spot in the event. I do think she could get the occasional 100 free individual spot in rotation with Simone Manuel and Abby Wentzel if she tapered for the selection meet, but the plan was for her to only partly rest at Olympic Trials and she was, IIRC, 7th in the event in Omaha. Edited August 10, 2016 by selkie Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472421
Daisy August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 well that was a good race. all the LOLs for Le Clois 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472425
Dots And Stripes August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Phelps doing the Lilly King finger wag. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472426
kittykat August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 HAHAHAHAHAHA! FOURTH! Well done Michael, you still got it. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472428
KenyaJ August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Don't call it a comeback. Hee! Way to go, Michael. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472429
Sew Sumi August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 After all that smack, LeClos didn't even medal. Ouch. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472430
Ohwell August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Michael Phelps raising fingers in the air was unnecessary and so uglyamericanish. Just go fuck yourself with that attitude. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472432
againstthewind August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Old man Phelps smoking all these young bucks. It's honestly unreal. 19 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472433
RinaX August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Yaaas, you get it, old man! Wooooooh! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472437
Cherpumple August 10, 2016 Share August 10, 2016 Wow, he is one polka-dotted swimming MACHINE! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45431-pool-and-open-water-swimming-do-not-swallow-the-water/page/5/#findComment-2472439
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