RussB 44 Posted February 16 #71 Share Posted February 16 Duncan Scott is reportedly still in heavy training, so puts the performances into some perspective. we know the large number of swimmers out in Flagstaff Arizona (altitude) have been in intense training before Worlds as well, so I’m not sure how much taper they have had, e.g. Abbie Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpjmcevoy 207 Posted February 16 #72 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, Rafa Maciel said: In a sign of how relaxed the GB squad have been about these championships, I understand that Matthew Richards was still in heavy training at altitude two weeks ago. Whilst it is disappointing that he didn't make the podium, 47.82 is still half a second quicker than he was swimming at the same time last year. Apparently almost the entire team is untapered; the only real issue was qualifying the men's 4 x 100, and even there, James Guy didn't go, Dean barely did, and both Scott and Richards were basically in heavy training. Peaty apparently sort of half tapered, and his team are apparently perfectly happy with where he is, much as Max Litchfield's team are. Clearly the USA have taken an even more relaxed route if that's possible, while Chinese in comparison are absolutely on it. Stephen's gold today was a complete left-fielder, but its interesting her time was more or less the same as last years worlds, when the worlds were the main event of the season. She's clearly capable of more, but she's unlikely to catch Macintosh, lets be honest. The women's 4 x 200, without Anderson, is seriously impressive , especially Wood. And despite the lack of taper/seriousness, they've still got their 4x1 quota, a women's 4x2 free silver which is actually impressive, and notably 4 medals. some of us recall a fully tapered GB scrounging about for 1 bronze not so terribly long ago. Paris will be a whole new level of tough, but quietly I'd say GBR are pretty happy with where they are. Team Ireland, by contrast, are absolutely ecstatic, notwithstanding the relay disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkbw50 381 Posted February 16 Author #73 Share Posted February 16 Colbert 2:12.08 fourth and through Proud 21.88 third and through Relay team 7:10.15 fourth and through As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkbw50 381 Posted February 16 Author #74 Share Posted February 16 Hopkin 5th, 53.09 Colbert 5th and through, 2:10.67. As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkbw50 381 Posted February 16 Author #75 Share Posted February 16 Proud second in 21.54 and through As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB 44 Posted February 16 #76 Share Posted February 16 Pretty underwhelming 4x200. Looks like it’s all in on Jimmy and Deano being on form in Paris to join Matt and Duncan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpjmcevoy 207 Posted February 16 #77 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, RussB said: Pretty underwhelming 4x200. Looks like it’s all in on Jimmy and Deano being on form in Paris to join Matt and Duncan. I don't think that 4x200 has the least bearing on Paris, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Maciel 1,401 Posted February 16 #78 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, mpjmcevoy said: I don't think that 4x200 has the least bearing on Paris, to be honest. Don't think any of the action we've seen this week will have all that much relevance when it comes to Paris. If the guys aren't hitting the target times when we get to the British Champs in April then may have to reconsider the medal prospects but from what I've seen so far, the majority of the GB swimmers are producing faster times than they were at the same time last year which can only be viewed as a positive sign for the rest of the year. Olympicsnell and mpjmcevoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkbw50 381 Posted February 17 Author #79 Share Posted February 17 The relay team 7:05.09 and fourth Tomorrow: 0654 Swimming Women's 50m Freestyle Heat 12 - Anna Hopkin 1609 Swimming Men's 50m Freestyle Final - Benjamin Proud 1616 Swimming Women's 200m Backstroke Final - Freya Constance Colbert 1650 Swimming Women's 50m Freestyle Semifinals - Anna Hopkin As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkbw50 381 Posted February 18 Author #80 Share Posted February 18 Wasn't around yesterday, but here's the results Hopkin was third in her heat in 24.70, and third in Semifinal 2 in 24.52, and through Proud got a bronze in 21.53 3-3-9 Colbert 8th 2:11.22 Today, the final day! 0639 Swimming Men's 400m Medley Heat 2 - Max Litchfeld 0706 Swimming Women's 400m Medley Heat 3 - Freya Constance Colbert 1646 Swimming Women's 50m Freestyle Final - Anna Hopkin 1701 Swimming Men's 400m Medley Final - Max Litchfield 1719 Swimming Women's 400m Medley Final - Freya Constance Colbert Litchfield through second 4:12.54 Colbert through winning her heat in 4:42.33 As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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