Comments on: Cullen Jones Helps USA Shatter World Record to Win Gold Medal In the 4X100 Freestyle Relay

By: TC

TC — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:40:04 +0000

That was an amazing race. Bernard was up by probably 4 ft. or so with about 30 m. to go. Bernard musta been hatin’ life. That was a hell of a leg by Lezak…and congrats to Jones also. Perseverance pays off. I hope he’ll be back in ’12 also.

By: Okori

Okori — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:04:33 +0000

I did. Once I got home. which would be 5 to 10 mins from the time stamped on this comment.

By: Mizzo

Mizzo — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:27:05 +0000

Okori I guess you didn’t get my email?

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:25:27 +0000

Okori,

Thanks! I will have to check it out.

By: Okori

Okori — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:49:18 +0000

oh ok. did you see the vid right above the demo? cuz I actually have a submissions demo I forwarded to someone who does a self-defense class.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:42:59 +0000

Okori,

The demo. I agree with you regarding the Russians. They do look a little scary. I’m really impressed with team China. The way they are holding it down at home is wonderful. Team USA is representing well also. I thought Gasol and team Spain might be a problem for the us until they needed OT to beat China.

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:03:24 +0000

DW – nice point…

I looked at the split times for all the swimmers. CJ had the 2nd slowest time of all and it was .04 slower than the time he swam earlier in the day. One could make a case that had he not swam earlier in the day (47.61), he might have had a stronger time in the final. In any event, had the US lost, the swimmer with the slowest split time would have probably caught the hell — especially given that the anchor swam 46.06 and that Phelps now holds the national record with his 47.51. Those are teflon times…

I am happy as heck for Cullen Jones – but I wouldn’t be surprised if his first born child is named Lezak Jones.

The interesting thing about this race: If you take out Lezak’s anchor for the US and Leveaux lead leg for France (a difference of nearly 2 whole seconds), France’s other swimmers were absolutely flying (hence all the Smack Talk). They swam 46.63, 46.73 and 47.05. The Americans swam 47.02, 47.51 and 47.65. Whew!!

I wonder what kind of treatment Leveaux is getting in France today after his 47.91.

By: Okori

Okori — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:05:57 +0000

and for the record Michelle….. the Russians are scary. like there is no emotion in their face at all as they just dismantle you slowly.

By: Okori

Okori — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:25:14 +0000

which? the preview or me posting the Volk Han submissions demo? or the vid right above it which you should watch like NOW.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:14:17 +0000

Okori,

That’s what’s up!

By: Okori

Okori — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:53:18 +0000

i'm sorry Mizz but i'm linking to something. The Majesty of Wrestling: Your Bare-Bones Olympic Wrestling Preview#links

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:26:52 +0000

How about the gymnast from China, they are incredible!

Michael Phelps continues to do his thing. I haven’t watched the Olympics this closely since I was a kid. I must admit I’m hooked again.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:21:16 +0000

Temple3,

Always the coach.

DW,

Thanks for the info.

I agree with you both.

By: Mizzo

Mizzo — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:42:16 +0000

You are so right Miranda. This is how sports should be seen. It does make you proud.

DW I agree with you, but trust if you ask Cullen, he would say the same.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:43 +0000

This is what I love about the Olympics, you can totally forget everything and just enjoy the moment of victory for these fellow citizens….it was amazing to watch, amazing to see their faces. Beautiful.