Phelps Counts His Strokes

[CoachSuzanne]

Did anyone else catch that on the interview last night with Phelps? He took 2 extra strokes for his 100m butterfly. Doesn't surprise me at all that he counts, but thought it was awesome that he mentioned it!

[swimmermike]

Yes

I heard that. I mentioned it to my son (who is thinking of taking up swimming) as soon as Phelps said it.

It's affirming to hear that kind of thing from Phelps.

[CoachJohnB]

He has mentioned it before last night. He admitted to doing so after the 200 fly final in Beijing, where his goggles filled-up with water.

He said that he had to count his strokes because he couldn't see the walls.

[swimust]

Originally Posted by CoachJohnB

He has mentioned it before last night. He admitted to doing so after the 200 fly final in Beijing, where his goggles filled-up with water.

He said that he had to count his strokes because he couldn't see the walls.

Phelps goggles filling with water?!!... I can do that too.
Go figure. If it happens to him then we are excused :)

[Richardsk]

Yes, but when it happens to Phelps he still wins.

Still, it's good to know that even the stars make mistakes.

[tomoy]

Originally Posted by Richardsk

Yes, but when it happens to Phelps he still wins.

Still, it's good to know that even the stars make mistakes.

I remember that race. He was pissed. I think, at the end he ripped them off his head and threw them.