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On August 20 2008 15:12 PhorClayton wrote:
It's discussed by the Olympic commentators that Michael Phelps isn't necessarily the fastest swimmer, although he is incredibly fast, but the amount of speed and distance he achieves from his turns is what makes him the fastest swimmer, because by the time he surfaces after a kick, everyone has taken 3-4 strokes already.
That's why he's fun to watch, because he can be a few inches behind someone, kick the wall, and come shooting way past; and take 8 Gold Medals in the process.
The only reason Nadal isn't more awesome and discussed at the olympics than Phelps is because there are no 9 golds for Nadal to go el toro on. Seriously Phelps gets a ton of opportunities for a gold medal, how is that awesome? It's all more or less the same discipline. Swimming doesn't change a lot. You still make the same strokes etc. It is probably the easiest sport to obtain a ton of medals on at the olympics. That being said, NadaL>Phelps.
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On August 20 2008 16:51 {ToT}Strafe wrote:Show nested quote +On August 20 2008 15:12 PhorClayton wrote:
It's discussed by the Olympic commentators that Michael Phelps isn't necessarily the fastest swimmer, although he is incredibly fast, but the amount of speed and distance he achieves from his turns is what makes him the fastest swimmer, because by the time he surfaces after a kick, everyone has taken 3-4 strokes already.
That's why he's fun to watch, because he can be a few inches behind someone, kick the wall, and come shooting way past; and take 8 Gold Medals in the process.
The only reason Nadal isn't more awesome and discussed at the olympics than Phelps is because there are no 9 golds for Nadal to go el toro on. Seriously Phelps gets a ton of opportunities for a gold medal, how is that awesome? It's all more or less the same discipline. Swimming doesn't change a lot. You still make the same strokes etc. It is probably the easiest sport to obtain a ton of medals on at the olympics. That being said, NadaL>Phelps.
Nadal competed in 2 events, he didn't medal in the other.
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cuz his partner fails dont talk shit now
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On August 20 2008 17:42 {ToT}Strafe wrote:
cuz his partner fails dont talk shit now
He didn't chose the right one then, while Phelps was able to win 3 gold thanks to his partners...
btw, i saw Nadal losing in double and he was the one who failed in the Spanish team actually.
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lol strafe what a huge amount of shit you just said now, with swimming being pretty much the same and etc
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On August 20 2008 16:51 {ToT}Strafe wrote:The only reason Nadal isn't more awesome and discussed at the olympics than Phelps is because there are no 9 golds for Nadal to go el toro on. Seriously Phelps gets a ton of opportunities for a gold medal, how is that awesome? It's all more or less the same discipline. Swimming doesn't change a lot. You still make the same strokes etc. It is probably the easiest sport to obtain a ton of medals on at the olympics. That being said, NadaL>Phelps.
Good job not knowing anything about swimming.
On August 20 2008 15:12 PhorClayton wrote:
It's discussed by the Olympic commentators that Michael Phelps isn't necessarily the fastest swimmer, although he is incredibly fast, but the amount of speed and distance he achieves from his turns is what makes him the fastest swimmer, because by the time he surfaces after a kick, everyone has taken 3-4 strokes already.
That's why he's fun to watch, because he can be a few inches behind someone, kick the wall, and come shooting way past; and take 8 Gold Medals in the process.
Lol, kind of contradictory. He doesn't swim the fastest, but he is the fastest swimmer, because the fastest swimmer is the person that puts the best time up on the wall.
Though Phelps' style is part of making swimming more entertaining to watch I'll agree. There are some events that he just absolutely blows away the field obviously, but the fact that Phelps is much more of a back-half swimmer with amazing turns makes it so that more often, he's pretty even going into the middle turn and the blows away everyone then. It also allows comeback victories like the 100 fly, and keeps it interesting for like the 400 IM until he blows away everyone on the last turns.
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On August 20 2008 16:51 {ToT}Strafe wrote:Show nested quote +On August 20 2008 15:12 PhorClayton wrote:
It's discussed by the Olympic commentators that Michael Phelps isn't necessarily the fastest swimmer, although he is incredibly fast, but the amount of speed and distance he achieves from his turns is what makes him the fastest swimmer, because by the time he surfaces after a kick, everyone has taken 3-4 strokes already.
That's why he's fun to watch, because he can be a few inches behind someone, kick the wall, and come shooting way past; and take 8 Gold Medals in the process.
The only reason Nadal isn't more awesome and discussed at the olympics than Phelps is because there are no 9 golds for Nadal to go el toro on. Seriously Phelps gets a ton of opportunities for a gold medal, how is that awesome? It's all more or less the same discipline. Swimming doesn't change a lot. You still make the same strokes etc. It is probably the easiest sport to obtain a ton of medals on at the olympics. That being said, NadaL>Phelps.
hahaha made me laugh
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On August 20 2008 21:30 ~chut~ wrote:Show nested quote +On August 20 2008 17:42 {ToT}Strafe wrote:
cuz his partner fails dont talk shit now He didn't chose the right one then, while Phelps was able to win 3 gold thanks to his partners... btw, i saw Nadal losing in double and he was the one who failed in the Spanish team actually.
Nadal does simply not lose. I have no clue what you mean
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On August 20 2008 19:41 WingSandrockX wrote:
^ LMFAO, get off nadal's nuts asap k?
Federer ezz
lol son
Nadal officially takes over No. 1 ranking
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Rafael Nadal officially took over the No. 1 position in the ATP Rankings Monday, replacing Swiss Roger Federer who held the top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
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Career prize money US$19,996,948
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In total agreement with strafe.
LOL @ those who think Phelps > Nadal.
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lmao
phelps really is a douchebag
but he won 8 gold medals!
hes worth respect just for that
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two different sports, but bolt is beasting it more from a wider talent pool. i feel sorry for the other dudes running, but phelps gets good competition from some specialists.
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Nadal hasn't accomplished that much. He's on a roll this year but not yet what you make him out to be strafe. Federer is way (way) ahead of him.
You can't win the 100/200/400/800/1600 (track) to whoever said that. They are vastly different. Maybe 100/200/400 but rest is impossible.
On August 21 2008 22:21 BlackJack wrote:
Usain Bolt > both
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On August 22 2008 00:38 ShAsTa wrote:Nadal hasn't accomplished that much. He's on a roll this year but not yet what you make him out to be strafe. Federer is way (way) ahead of him. You can't win the 100/200/400/800/1600 (track) to whoever said that. They are vastly different. Maybe 100/200/400 but rest is impossible.
they should get rid of the 100m or 200m swims for each style... too many people with medals in both
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On August 22 2008 00:38 ShAsTa wrote:Nadal hasn't accomplished that much. He's on a roll this year but not yet what you make him out to be strafe. Federer is way (way) ahead of him. You can't win the 100/200/400/800/1600 (track) to whoever said that. They are vastly different. Maybe 100/200/400 but rest is impossible.
im really serious
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