Mens 400 meter relay

HeavyMetal BankFisherman · 08-10-2008, 11:12 PM

Unbelievable! What a race. And a world record. I had a feeling Lezak would take Bernard after the last turn. Another Gold for US swimming.

TheRutt · 08-10-2008, 11:43 PM

Thats the best race I have ever seen GO U.S.A

RidgeRunner · 08-11-2008, 05:52 AM

That race was incredible, I had my doubts that last 25 meters and then it happened. Best race I have seen. GO USA.

dixiefisher · 08-11-2008, 06:18 AM

He really did make up some ground.....that was a race of a lifetime!!!

backlash442 · 08-11-2008, 07:52 AM

Thought it was pretty funny when one of the swimmers said "the Frenchies were talking smack" or something like that. So much for being p.c. but who cares. Great race and glad I watched it. I'd like to know what Le Monde's headlines say about the race.

FrogPond · 08-11-2008, 08:17 AM

Awesome finish!
Pretty crazy that the top four spots all broke the previous WR. How's that got to feel to the guys in 4th...didn't medal and their time would have been a WR (if the other 3 teams weren't there!). GO USA!

Newbs · 08-11-2008, 08:30 AM

Amazing race. My whole family was dancing in the living room like a bunch of lunatics. Go USA.

Fish Mode · 08-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Phelps was a beast as he was cheering on! Amazing, absolutely amazing race. Then there might be that chance Phelps will actually make those 8 golds...

P8ntballrman · 08-11-2008, 06:22 PM

fantastic...... I actually caught my self jumping out of my recliner when they finished.......GREAT RACE.....GO USA

Maddie'sDaddy · 08-11-2008, 06:32 PM

Yep , thats the stuff that causes me to not get enough sleep when these things are going on, something about watching them late in the evening when they are really happening, great stuff

I Love the Olympics!!!

MD

Dave G · 08-11-2008, 08:39 PM

I loved the look on frances face DAH!! What happened. You got your a$$ kicked, that's what happened.

James in Idaho · 08-12-2008, 08:50 AM

What was really fun was asking my swimmer kid what he did right, and what Hoff did wrong. "Flags in" she said, which just might be something her ex-swimmer dad has always, always stressed as the most important part of the race, be it a 50 or a 1500. Great to see the contrast, hopefully she'll remember it next time she hits the pool. Great race, and I was blow away by Phelps in his 200, you just don't win by that much in a 200 at that level. He just might get 8!

Anybody watch the waterpolo on Sunday? That's really going to be a tough row for the Americans. Still an animal sport!

matttheduck · 08-12-2008, 10:41 AM

This has replaced my previous all-time favorite "unbelievable" Olympic effort, which is Carl Lewis' anchor leg in the 1992 Barcelona men's 4x100 race. If you haven't seen this, it's on youtube. Lewis gets the baton and takes off like he was shot out of a cannon. The other runners literally look like they are standing still as Lewis just PULLS AWAY! He seems to run about a 7 second 100 meters.

TheTexan · 08-12-2008, 10:47 AM

That race might be the best moment in the Olympics!

On the other side take a look at Rau'shee Warren did in boxing. He should have watch the swim team for some pointers about competing and giving it your best!