[BEJING 08]
Ambrose Aban
Chief Blogger, QueerGam
Natalie Coughlin, below, one of the world's greatest swimmers has a 99% chance at winning a gold (and defending her world record in the 100M Backstroke) at the Water Cube.
I could not agree more with my favorite Olympian, Janet Evans. In my opinion, there is no way Michael Pelps is faster than Mark Spitz. Here's why. While training in the late 1960’s, there was no such thing as a low-profile swim goggle, which limited Spitz’s training to a couple hours a day due to the harsh chlorine in his eyes. Spitz, unlike Phelps and his hot buddies, could not train longer in the water. He could've done even better with new technology.
Below, sharing a very special moment after they won 1st and 2nd place in the 200M Men Freestyle Finals in Athens, Pieter Van Den Hoogenband (left) and Ian Thorpe, smile for the camera. Ian won the race. Phelps was way behind in 3rd place.
Once low-profile goggles were invented, swimmers like Phelps trained longer and Spitz’s world records were shattered. The Speedo suit is really no different. Now Phelps swim with the most sophisticated outfit, Spitz were wearing a loose squarecut to win 8 golds and create world records. Tech-added performance. Think about it.
Below, >Michael Mitcham of Australia will be the new face, a hot babe to watch for.
We are also reminded of how much more goes into the making of an Olympian than simply swimming fast. A large part of qualifying for the team is being able to stand on the starting blocks during the finals – when it really matters – and swim your butt off.
Grant Hackett, above, is also one of the hot boys to watch for. He had been in the pool for quite a while now and had competed with Ian Thorpe many times before. Hackett seriously could create a big disorder with his stunning freestyle action at the Water Cube.
Below, Pieter van den Hoogenband (center) and his hot German teammates in Athens.
Our biggest problem: Pieter could destroy Phelps' chances at winning 8 golds in Beijing. Peter said this week: "Will miss Ian (Thorpe). Now that he is not here, I want to beat his time in the 200M Freestyle Finals. It's my turn." Olympians like Pieter and Grant are the best in the world at dealing with pressure and nerves, because in the end, you have to control them in order to succeed. Phelps, while he is fast and good, will have to swim his butt off to beat the two champions.
Michael Phelps will shine in Beijing...his biggest rivals -- Pieter van den Hoogenband and Grant Hackett and teammate, American Ryan Lochte.
Meanwhile, Janet Evans had predicted that Natalie Coughlin will defend her Olympic title in the 100-meter backstroke. We trust Janet. And we also think Coughlin is one of the best in the world when it comes to swimming under pressure, and this will help her rise to the occasion in Beijing.
Queers think Natalie will take the 100M Women Backstroke, and Pieter will take the 200M Men Freestyle.
In Beijing this afternoon, Michael Phelps, sporting new facial hair, and Dara Torres, the fastest forty-something on water, fronted up to 800 international journalists, facing some probing questions and others which were just downright weird. Michael, have you calculated how many seconds slower the moustache will make you? (Okay, so that question was more in jest than weird, but you get the point. The answer, by the way, was no. He did have a good laugh though).
According to The New Zealand Herald today, there was a fair bit of absurdity. Everyone in the world knows Phelps is gunning for eight victories, a feat which would better countryman Mark Spitz's record seven gold bag in 1972. But Phelps pretended like it was some sort of secret.
"You guys are the ones who talk about it, not me." Phelps said half-jokingly.
Ambrose Aban
Chief Blogger, QueerGam
Natalie Coughlin, below, one of the world's greatest swimmers has a 99% chance at winning a gold (and defending her world record in the 100M Backstroke) at the Water Cube.
I could not agree more with my favorite Olympian, Janet Evans. In my opinion, there is no way Michael Pelps is faster than Mark Spitz. Here's why. While training in the late 1960’s, there was no such thing as a low-profile swim goggle, which limited Spitz’s training to a couple hours a day due to the harsh chlorine in his eyes. Spitz, unlike Phelps and his hot buddies, could not train longer in the water. He could've done even better with new technology.
Below, sharing a very special moment after they won 1st and 2nd place in the 200M Men Freestyle Finals in Athens, Pieter Van Den Hoogenband (left) and Ian Thorpe, smile for the camera. Ian won the race. Phelps was way behind in 3rd place.
Once low-profile goggles were invented, swimmers like Phelps trained longer and Spitz’s world records were shattered. The Speedo suit is really no different. Now Phelps swim with the most sophisticated outfit, Spitz were wearing a loose squarecut to win 8 golds and create world records. Tech-added performance. Think about it.
Below, >Michael Mitcham of Australia will be the new face, a hot babe to watch for.
We are also reminded of how much more goes into the making of an Olympian than simply swimming fast. A large part of qualifying for the team is being able to stand on the starting blocks during the finals – when it really matters – and swim your butt off.
Grant Hackett, above, is also one of the hot boys to watch for. He had been in the pool for quite a while now and had competed with Ian Thorpe many times before. Hackett seriously could create a big disorder with his stunning freestyle action at the Water Cube.Below, Pieter van den Hoogenband (center) and his hot German teammates in Athens.
Our biggest problem: Pieter could destroy Phelps' chances at winning 8 golds in Beijing. Peter said this week: "Will miss Ian (Thorpe). Now that he is not here, I want to beat his time in the 200M Freestyle Finals. It's my turn." Olympians like Pieter and Grant are the best in the world at dealing with pressure and nerves, because in the end, you have to control them in order to succeed. Phelps, while he is fast and good, will have to swim his butt off to beat the two champions.
Michael Phelps will shine in Beijing...his biggest rivals -- Pieter van den Hoogenband and Grant Hackett and teammate, American Ryan Lochte.Meanwhile, Janet Evans had predicted that Natalie Coughlin will defend her Olympic title in the 100-meter backstroke. We trust Janet. And we also think Coughlin is one of the best in the world when it comes to swimming under pressure, and this will help her rise to the occasion in Beijing.
Queers think Natalie will take the 100M Women Backstroke, and Pieter will take the 200M Men Freestyle.
In Beijing this afternoon, Michael Phelps, sporting new facial hair, and Dara Torres, the fastest forty-something on water, fronted up to 800 international journalists, facing some probing questions and others which were just downright weird. Michael, have you calculated how many seconds slower the moustache will make you? (Okay, so that question was more in jest than weird, but you get the point. The answer, by the way, was no. He did have a good laugh though).
According to The New Zealand Herald today, there was a fair bit of absurdity. Everyone in the world knows Phelps is gunning for eight victories, a feat which would better countryman Mark Spitz's record seven gold bag in 1972. But Phelps pretended like it was some sort of secret.
"You guys are the ones who talk about it, not me." Phelps said half-jokingly.