Originally Posted By Mr X Holy incredible, Aquaman! <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/oly.phelps.sequence/content.1.html" target="_blank">http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...t.1.html</a> Almost like a movie script...first he makes it look easy, smashing record after record. Then, he gives us a little scare. But don't worry, it all worked out in the end (and though 6 wouldn't have been accomplishment enough lol, I need to get some damned exercise, I feel ashamed!). Unbelievable, this guy!
Originally Posted By Mr X Meh. I don't really blame them...it was a photo finish after all and I would think any good coach would ask for a review (maybe I'm wrong though, Cavic himself apparently wasn't in favor of a review). Plus, it's cool they did it I think because now there's no hint of a question mark hanging over this incredible accomplishment.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Meh. I don't really blame them...it was a photo finish after all<< Yep. Assuming that it's the US standard of HD video (which is the fastest framerate in a broadcast format), it runs at 60 fields per second. Phelps won by 1/100 of a second. There was a good chance that the video didn't even pick up who touched first, and it appears that's exactly what happened. Plus, even the NBC guys conceded that the difference might have been more due to the speed Phelps hit the sensor rather than actually getting to it first. If I'd've been the Serbian officials, I'd've done the same thing. Nothing to lose.
Originally Posted By mawnck (Somewhat technical and OT disclaimer: I misstated that a bit - there are several standards of HD video in the US. Since it's NBC, which broadcasts in 1080i, I'm assuming that 60 fields per second is what they're working with, and that's the fastest broadcast standard.) (Yes, I have a video engineering background, why do you ask? Now back to your regularly scheduled topic.)
Originally Posted By Mr X If it hadn't been for the record breaking circumstances, I doubt anyone would've even mentioned it much. As it was, they came off looking a little like whiners trying to "spoil the glory", but hey...gotta earn em. That's why it's so tough, and why Phelps is so incredible. Besides going for all time Olympics records all over the place, it's worth noting that his competition this year is particularly fierce. He EARNED his place, that's for sure!
Originally Posted By Mr X Yeah, right? I've read differing accounts that he eats between 8,000 - 12,000 calories a day, and still has trouble keeping weight on due to his incredible workout regime. Unreal.
Originally Posted By SuperDry I've got the calorie consumption down pat, but I'm not quite at the ideal workout regime. Does that mean I'm half way there?
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I've got the calorie consumption down pat, but I'm not quite at the ideal workout regime. Does that mean I'm half way there?*** LMAO. BREAKING NEWS...Phelps just got gold #8. Wow.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Whenever I hear Phelps speak, I can't help but think that he sounds remarkably like Spicoli.
Originally Posted By iamsally This has sure been exciting. I am old enough to remember Mark Spitz. Last night DH and I were just in awe. And how about his mom's reaction?!? And then tonight to seal the deal.
