The 3rd night of Swimming was what I believe the best thus far. Tons of fast swimming in all different events. But what amazes me most are the NAMES.

Obvisously Michael Phelps is the leading favorite. A top notch swimmer who is like the Tiger Woods of Men's Swimming. He is humble always speaking highly of his teammates whom many of have also qualified for the 2008 olympics. But what was amazing to me was the other names.

100 back - Natalie Coughlin. You have to LOVE her spirit and her energy. Will she be the first EVER women to win the 100 back at the olympics 2 times? She has a ton more competition this year...13 girls all going under a minute but with her setting the pace of breaking for the first time ever the 59 she is one to compete with.

Then to the 100 breast - it is so cool to see Megan Jendrick (who used to be Megan Quann) come back not after ATHENS but Sydney. Especially in an event that is very common to be swum best at a young age. With a switch in coaches and a switch in names it worked.

Then to Aaron Peirsol - A guy who considers himself a 200 back rocked it with yes another world record in that 100 back. I cant recall if he was at the 2000 Olympics but I do know for a fact he was in 2004. Winning Gold

Some other names - Klete Keller & Eric Vendt names that have been in the swimming industry for years got placed on the team through their 200 free relay splits.

Overall it's exciting for the vets where they will need to shine their knowledge & experience with some of the new faces like Jessica Hardy & Matt Grevers.