(Note: This installment of Misty Hyman's diary was written on Monday, September 18. Yesterday, the 19th, she swam her two fastest swims ever in the 200 fly–both 2:07s. She had never cracked 2:09 before. Misty goes into tonight's final seeded fourth–in perfect position to bring another Olympic medal home to the USA. –P.W.)<\/p>\n
SYDNEY, September 18<\/p>\n
Dear Diary<\/p>\n
Well, its another beautiful day in the Olympic Village, the day before my Olympic debut. I feel great. <\/p>\n
My warm-ups have been going well post virus (had a little Aussie flu) and I have completely kicked it. I feel strong and confident! I did a broken 200 fly in the competition pool last night before finals-dive-29.0, 31.6,30.6, 30.3 on a one-minute interval. Felt smooth and strong.<\/p>\n
After watching the finals last night and the night before I am so pumped up and have never felt more proud to be a part of this USA team. It was such a wonderful feeling to watch my teammates, Jenny and Dara, and my other USA teammates swim a world record in the 400 free relay. <\/p>\n
I promised myself I wasn't going to yell so much that I would get hoarse, but I did and I am glad. I cried when they were on the award stand! Then seeing us go one-two in both the 400s last night–the USA really made a statement. We won't be denied! Dolan's intensity was so inspirational. Of course the girls were all so happy for Brooke-her reaction was so emotional and heartfelt-she instantly broke into tears upon seeing the time. <\/p>\n
We are by far the most spririted team in the stands and watching friends, whether triumphant or not, go through this experience-makes me feel so special. We have pom poms, blue and red wigs, glitter and face paint. Tom Wilkens is one of our most spirited. He always wears a big felt Dr. Suess-type hat with flag pattern and face paint.<\/p>\n
My most recent interest (cheesy I know) is trading pins. I have a great collection that I am putting on my swim bag- the best is when I get one from a country that I have to look up on a map!!<\/p>\n
The plan for the day is the usual breakfast of oatmeal and hardboiled eggs in the eating hall and the usual regimen of supplements (about 20 of them!) <\/p>\n
I am going to head over to the pool, have an appointmnet with my chiropractor at 10:30 and one with my trainer at 11:30 for stretching. After that, a little lunch and then BJ and I and some other girls are having our nails redone! BJ is fanatic about her nails-she must have them done, full set, right before
\nfinals because she likes to break them when she hits the wall! She organized a lady to come into the village! After that I will nap swim a little tonight and relax! Get ready for the big day!<\/p>\n
We shall see what happens! More after my race!<\/p>\n
MIsty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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