No, the U.S didn't have their best team in and they will definitely improve a fair bit. They're going to have to though. I'm pretty certain the World Record will go.

South Africa have 2 of the 3 fastest swimmers in the world this year, but nobody really thought their other swimmers were quite good enough to match it with the USA who have 4 of the top 10. Looks like maybe they are!

[ This Message was edited by: sportznut on 2004-08-15 19:24 ]

Do you think the aussies can place as i can see it a big ask for them to win,i'll be cheering them on and i might get to have a sleep next sunday

Sure can!

At this stage, I reckon it's a definite two horse race for gold between USA and South Africa with Australia, Russia, Italy and the Netherlands all battling for the bronze. I'm not confident at the moment, but if Australia is any chance when Thorpe gets in the pool, he'll probably get them home for a medal because he's such a great finisher.

[ This Message was edited by: sportznut on 2004-08-15 19:38 ]

And which people might they be,Goldmember?

I heard that primo and czar made up the 1%
cheers

The 1 %, same people would probably pick PHAR LAP to win this years melbourne cup!

Funee Bro!

Only 2 swimming finals on in the morning:

3.51 a.m womens 400m freestyle final
4.00 a.m mens 4 x 100m relay final

might have an early night so i can get up and see them.

[ This Message was edited by: goldmember on 2004-08-15 20:09 ]

I don't get how you get what Rabbitz means.