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mcoughlin

Aug 19, 08 7:53

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Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [irontrev] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
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Just re-watched the finishing sprint...Simon knew Frodeno was there - he checked over his shoulder 4 times! But he couldn't get rid of him. Then Frodeno made his move and Simon knew the tank was empty.

Still, that was electrifying, and the happiest I have ever been with a silver medal!

Go Canada!



Speaking of shoulder-checking, did anyone notice that Frodeno NEVER shoulder checked. He had the gold, could have checked and cruised it in the final 20 metres, but kept his eyes forward and pushed it all the way in.

Awesome


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Alibabwa

Aug 19, 08 9:49

Post #702 of 711 (3226 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Fleck] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
In the CBC interview with him last night, Colin said he was more interested in watching Simon's finish on the jumbotron than getting across the line himself. I thought that was very cool, such a selfless attitude. I'm a big fan for sure.


Herbert

Aug 19, 08 13:48

Post #703 of 711 (3147 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Alibabwa] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Can't wait for Colin's update, plus we should have a Simon Whitfield feature soon.


Freespeed

Jun 21, 09 8:33

Post #704 of 711 (2909 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
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What an amazing race and I could not be happier for Simon. There is nothing wrong with Silver and I am sure that will drive him for another 4 years.

They can all forget gold in London 2012, the IOC may as well present the medal to Brownlee now, he will be untouchable in four years.


Nearly a year since this thread and it is all looking good for AB. Just have to hope he stays injury free.


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craig taylor

Jun 21, 09 16:18

Post #705 of 711 (2789 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
it was looking good for these guys in 2005, too.

http://www.triathlon.org/...en.pdf?ts=1245625638


Freespeed

Jun 22, 09 0:21

Post #706 of 711 (2706 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [craig taylor] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
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it was looking good for these guys in 2005, too.

http://www.triathlon.org/...en.pdf?ts=1245625638

I agree with you up to a point, that is why I said I hope Alistair stays injury free and part of me worries he is peaking too early but I think what he is doing now at age 21 is not exactly comparable to what Kemper, Kahlefeldt were doing in 2005, they were already pretty mature athletes.

He has still got a lot of growing to do and 'should' get faster and he is already swimming with Potts, pushing the bike and then outrunning Gomez.


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triathlonshots

Jun 22, 09 1:12

Post #707 of 711 (2689 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
And here is a link to free coverage of the womens 2008 Olympic race in photos:

http://www.triathlonshots.com/...icsBeijingWoman.html

There is a link to the mens Olympic race in photos towards the bottom of the above page link.


G.
http://www.TriathlonShots.com
Full event coverage of triathlon/ironman in photos.




pacco

Jun 22, 09 6:07

Post #708 of 711 (2640 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [triathlonshots] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
shameless self promotion...but great photos : )


RhymeAndReason

Jun 22, 09 7:11

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Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
I donno - I think a lot of his run speed is there precisely because he hasn't yet done all his growing... he is TINY. He must weigh 130 lbs. If you look at the pictures of him running with Gomez and Petzel, compare their leg thickness. I think once Gomez is back to 100% running fitness in one or two months there are going to be some seriously epic running duels between the two!


(This post was edited by RhymeAndReason on Jun 22, 09 7:11)


Freespeed

Aug 8, 11 5:26

Post #710 of 711 (1542 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Freespeed wrote:
They can all forget gold in London 2012, the IOC may as well present the medal to Brownlee now, he will be untouchable in four years.

Prediction is still looking good, three years on.


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Freespeed

Aug 7, 12 10:48

Post #711 of 711 (686 views)
Re: Official Men's Olympic Tri thread (caution Spoiler) [Freespeed] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Freespeed wrote:
They can all forget gold in London 2012, the IOC may as well present the medal to Brownlee now, he will be untouchable in four years.


Exactly four years since I wrote this and there were a lot of doubters. Really delighted to be in Hyde Park today to see AB deliver on my prediction.


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