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We're previewing all the races that will take place at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Men's 200 Meter Backstroke
What to watch for: Great backstrokers rotate perfectly and in the the 200 meter distance watch for a backstroker who settles into his stroke without getting worn out. Also keep an eye on the finish. Aaron Peirsol's dive to the finish in the 100 meter backstroke saved him from having to sit on the sidelines during the 100 back in Beijing.
What it takes: Until about a year ago, Peirsol ruled the backstroke in both the 100 and 200 meter distances. Then, a young man named Ryan Lochte became a huge thorn in Peirsol's side and went so far as to take away Peirsol's world record. Lochte is the first seed for these trials and reportedly pulled out of the 200 meter freestyle in order to concentrate on the two backstroke events, so you know he's gunning for an Olympic spot here. The top three seeds in this event are Lochte, Peirsol, and Phelps are separated by less than half a second and that right there sets the pace for the finals in this event.
Unlikely underdogs: Unfortunately, in swimming, usually numbers don't lie. The top three seeds in this event are so close together and separated from the rest of the field by over two seconds. Makes it tough to pick an underdog here that has a realistic shot at Beijing.
My prediction: Lochte and Peirsol are going to represent the U.S. in this event. Phelps will make it an exciting race, though.
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