events they're not necessarily racing to win. At a Grand Prix meet in Charlotte, N.C., in May, backstroker Nick Thoman swam with a beard, Phelps had a scruffy face and an unshaven body, while Lochte competed in a skimpy brief. Not exactly
is a success because she lived up to our expectations. And who really cares about American swimmers Matt Grevers and Nick Thoman because they merely finished 1-2 in the 100 backstroke and gold and silver medals are so easy to come by, right? Yes
good shot.'' Also, Matt Grevers captured the men's 100 backstroke with the second-fastest time ever, 52.08. Nick Thoman finished second in 52.86 to take the second spot on the Olympic team. ''I wanted to for the world record after
Updated Jul 30, 2012 7:36 PM ET LONDON (AP) American swimmer Ryan Lochte has turned two straight disappointing performances after he opened the Olympics with a dominant win in the 400-meter individual medley. He finished fourth and off the podium Monday night in the 200 freestyle. France's
free), Michael Klueh (men's 400 free) and the men's 400 medley relay team: Hansen, Grevers, Tyler McGill and Nick Thoman . Europe's only wins came from Hungary's Katinka Hosszu in the women's 400 IM and Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands
finished in 52.44, and world champion Eric Shanteau from Lilburn, Ga., earned the bronze in 52.84. Cincinnati's Nick Thoman won the men's 100 backstroke with a time of 45.60. Rex Tullius of Port Orange, Fla., got the silver (46.21
Klueh; Chad LaTourette; Ryan Lochte; Sean Mahoney; Tyler McGill; Aaron Peirsol; Michael Phelps; Kevin Swander; Nick Thoman ; Alex Vanderkaay; Peter Vanderkaay; Garrett Weber-Gale. Women: Elizabeth Beisel; Mary DeScenza; Missy Franklin
Klueh; Chad LaTourette; Ryan Lochte; Sean Mahoney; Tyler McGill; Aaron Peirsol; Michael Phelps; Kevin Swander; Nick Thoman ; Alex Vanderkaay; Peter Vanderkaay; Garrett Weber-Gale. Coach: Frank Busch WOMEN Elizabeth Beisel; Mary DeScenza