Well, the big event is approaching (100 Back final). I swam a 1:16.53 in prelims this morning. My time at trials was a 1:15.82. Anne Polinario from Canada and Elisabeth Prinsloo from South Africa are the big threats. Anne tried for the world record this morning. Anne swam in heat 1. She went a 1:15.54 (WR is 1:15.02). She showed disappointment, which is why I figured she was gunning for the WR. I'll be glad to be next to her in finals. I like having someone to race right next to me.<\/p>\n
Those Aussies sure have done a great job with the
\nGames. They thought everything out to the last detail.
\nOn the flower bouquet given to medal winners is a
\ncloisonne pin. The pin depicts Lizzie, the Sydney
\nParalympic mascot, presenting a bouquet. The bouquet
\non the pin precisely matches the actual bouquet! The
\nmedal winner pins are a hot commodity. However, no one
\nwill give one up.<\/p>\n
Well, I'm going to go back to my trailer and relax for
\na bit. I tweaked my shoulder this morning in prelims.
\nThe trainers worked on it for a bit, but it still
\nhurts.<\/p>\n
I will definitely do my best tonight. As Coach Mike
\nwould say, I'm going to "dig deep".<\/p>\n
Wish me luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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