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[quote=Anonymous]I've been following swimming a while and I'm not sure I agree with this line of criticism that US is "stinking" in the pool. There've been chances for gold that didn't go the US's way... Regan Smith, most noticeably. But she and Kaylee McKeown have traded the WR back and forth for a while now, and last night was McKeown's night. Lilly King missing out on a medal in the 100br was also a bummer. But the US has gotten some surprising podium finishes with Emma Weyant and Luke Hobson, and is performing about where I'd expect them to be everywhere else (silver in women's 4x100fr relay, silver for Bobby Finke in 800fr, some others). Ledecky winning the 400fr would have been an enormous upset - people who are disappointed with the bronze are being ridiculous. There are plenty more chances for gold to come, too.

The US has noticeable gaps in some events where we never seem to have any medal contenders (women's 200fr, for starters). Up until Bobby Finke arrived on the scene, same was true for the men's distance events. Given the depth of NCAA and age group swimmers, I'm confident US will do very well in the pool in 2028. Helped out by being on home turf, of course.

Also fwiw if anyone's having a bad meet in the pool so far, it's China. [/quote]

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