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Swim Trials Preview: Men's 100 Meter Butterfly

We're previewing all of the events at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Men's 100 Meter ButterflyWhat to watch for: This race is always a drag race between the top two flyers in the world: Ian Crocker and Michael Phelps. At the 2004 Games in Athens, Phelps just outtouched Crocker, leaving Crocker with the silver. In...

Olympic Trials Preview: Men's 200 Backstroke

We're previewing all the races that will take place at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Men's 200 Meter BackstrokeWhat 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...

Olympic Trials Preview: Men's 200 Meter Breaststroke

We're previewing all the races that will take place at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Men's 200 Meter BreaststrokeWhat to watch for: Again, watch for the swimmer who has the look of a master jeweler as he pulls out to breathe. Keep an eye on the length of the athlete's stroke. A good breaststroke reaches out and adjusts...

Olympic Trials Preview: Men's 200 Meter Butterfly

Over the next few days we will be previewing the races that will be taking place at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Men's 200 Meter ButterflyWhat to watch for: The 200 fly is one of the most grueling events. It combines underwater power as well as precision and technique. Swimmers who can relax their shoulders and use it...

Olympic Trials Preview: Women's 200 Meter Freestyle

Over the next few days we will be previewing the races that will take place at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.Women's 200 Meter FreestyleWhat to watch for: The 200 meter distance is on the low end of a middle distance event and on the high end of a sprint. It's more like a really really long drag race. It demands being a...