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Day Four: 800 Freestyle Relay
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 @ 9:52 PM
For a lack of better words the Americans SLAYED the 800 Freestyle Relay tonight in London. We took GOLD with a winning time of 6:59.70 making this the fourth relay in history to be under the four minute mark. The French took Silver with a time of 7:02.77 and surprisingly China held off the favored Germany to win Bronze with a time of 7:06.30.
The American splits were VERY strong:
Ryan: 1:45.15
Conor: 1:45.23
Ricky: 1:45.27
Michael: 1:44.05
Ryan and Conor provided a strong lead for us in the first 400 meters and by the time Ricky entered the water there was no doubt we were in it to win it! When Michael entered the water the US had a lead of FOUR seconds making it impossible for anyone to catch us. This relay came shortly after Michael's shocking finish in the 200 fly, earning himself the silver medal. (This is the first time he's lost this race in 10 years.) He tied the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual also held by Russian Gymnast Larisa Latynina. As the race came to a close, Michael solidified his spot as the WINNINGEST Olympian of ALL TIME, earning career medal 19. In addition to Michael's accomplishments both Michael and Ryan broke the "three peat curse" known to many by securing GOLD for the third time in this event. (04 and 08 previously)
In other swimming related news, we must mention one of our swim favorites Ricky Berens announced his RETIREMENT today after the 800 relay, shocking everyone, including us.
Labels: 2012, 800M Freestyle Relay, Conor Dwyer, Gold Medals, London, Medals Ceremony, Michael Phelps, Ricky Berens, Ryan Lochte, Swimming, Team USA
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Day Three: 200 Freestyle
Monday, July 30, 2012 @ 8:24 PM
Tonight in the 200 Freestyle, Ryan came in fourth just missing the medal podium. Many have weighed in saying that he sacrificed his potential medal placement in this race because he swam the anchor leg of last night's 4X1.
Ryan commented on the race himself saying:
"I did my best," Lochte said. "I guess sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I gave it 110 percent. There's probably some things I messed up on, but you live and learn. (Agnel is) a great racer. There's no doubt about it. He's quick and he showed it last night and tonight. I'm happy for him. He did good."
The questions keep pouring in... Did he taper enough? Did he overextend himself? Can he come back from this?
We think so. The worst thing you can do is doubt him. Ryan is known to pull off amazing races. He's trained hard the last four years... his dedication will pay off.
Go big or go home.
JEAH!
... And a Nightly News special that aired before prime time tonight:
Labels: 200 Freestyle, 2012, London, NBC, Nightly News, Pictures, Ryan Lochte, Swimming, Video
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Day Two: 4X100 Freestyle Relay
Sunday, July 29, 2012 @ 8:33 PM
USMOST finished second today in the 4X100 Freestyle Relay. The silver finish left many upset, questioning not only the individuals who were chosen to swim finals but also the order of who swam when. But when you break down the splits no matter how you look at it, Team USA would have left with the silver medal.
France swam to gold in a winning time of 3:09.93, USA with a time of 3:10.38 and Russia bronze with 3:11.41.
USA split with times as follows:
Nathan Adrian: 47.89
Michael Phelps: 47.15
Cullen Jones: 47.6
Ryan Lochte: 47.74
Many are calling this a reverse of what happened in Beijing because France caught us in the end when Agnel split 46.74 while everyone sat in shock of what was playing out in front of them. Despite the nay sayers there is a lot of swimming left, and room for more medals. Of course gold would have sweetened the finish but silver isn't too shabby.
Labels: 2012, 4X100 Freestyle Relay, Cullen Jones, London, Medals Ceremony, Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian, Olympics, Ryan Lochte, Silver, Swimming
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