I wonder if they save their legs only for the final sprint and kick like mad.

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Okimoto is in the sweet spot.

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

Would it be too much to ask to be able to figure out how long is left?

Oh, look, there is a big 500 on the side. Meters?

-Jot

"Unsportsmanlike conduct: inappropriate or unprofessional acts committed by swimmers during an open water race that can lead to a warning or disqualification by the referee or that are not in the spirit of the competition. These acts can include obstruction, interference or making intentional contact with another swimmer that can lead to a warning or disqualification by the lead referee, whether made by the swimmer or the swimmer's escort boat or crew." - http://www.nbcolympics.com/...er+swimming+glossary

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Looks like the game is on and it is about to get interesting

I'm guessing about 18 minutes. About 10 minutes and it will be balls to the wall time.

One of the Brits qualified in some "reasonably" short course events. I think she would have a pretty good kick at the end.

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

cool, thanks!

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Head Coach - Sports Science
E3 Training Solutions, LLC
@CoachJorgeM

I don't know enough about this sport - why are my compatriots playing rabbit?

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We haven't figured that out either.

My best guess is they have handicapped the race and figure they can just power through to the finish.

Or, if they don't lead and hold pace, it might become a lollygag until the sprinters take over in the end.

We're all neophytes here. No one really knows who has what strengths.

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

About 15 minutes to go.

Imagine what your arms would be feeling right now.

Ooh, I might not be able to type anymoer!

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

Break away of six. Will they get very far?

1000 Meters to go at 1:49

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What, say 11-12 minutes top?

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

It appears almost like the finish in the men's tri yesterday. 5 left for 3 medals

cool - I'm actually enjoying watching an olympic sport that I con't understand and isn't being explained to me. These ladies are amazing - I can't remeber the last time I swam 10k in a week!

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"Are you sure we're going fast enough?" - Emil Zatopek

Seems like some of the swimmers in the back latched back on. People up front throwing out surges, testing the water so to speak?

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

Looking at some of the battles going on behind the leaders I'm thinking the strategy of swimming in front might be a good idea as it saves you from getting a pounding.

Definitely a lot more splashing on the hand entry. The second row use to be really quiet. Not no more.

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

The brazilian is going...gets blocked!!!

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"Are you sure we're going fast enough?" - Emil Zatopek

The Brazilians are becoming a bit more assertive... two of them now... one on the outside spending some energy as we hit another aid zone.

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The Tri Shop.com

NOW it gets interesting! Swimmers trying to make a break from the pack. should be a great finish.

Venezuela. That's my pick!

Looks like the pack is splitting, a second front is opening

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Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (James Bryant Conant)
GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (Doug Stern)
Brevity is the soul of wit. (William Shakespeare)

Do the Brits know where they are going? They seem much further left

I wonder how the draft advantage compares to breaking clean water (i.e., no bumping/turbulance etc) in terms of energy savings.

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