South Africa's First Medal
By TeamCholent
@TeamCholent (2832)
United States
July 29, 2012 2:40pm CST
And that is a gold for South Africa! Just as I stated earlier today one needs to keep an eye out on South African swimmers. I feel this year South Africa can walk away with 5 medals at last. Compared to China and the US this is nothing but for South Africa it is not a bad performance.
What do you guys think about their chances?
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@ram_cv (16513)
• India
1 Aug 12
South Africa is doing pretty well in the pool this Olympics. The one in which Phelps lost out was a real surprise as till the last stroke Phelps was ahead. But then he made a Rookie mistake and failed to touch the target ahead of his South African opponent and lost out on the Gold he was chasing.
Sports is a great leveler, after 15 gold medals and 8 years of never having lost in the specific event, Phelps ends up making a Rookie mistake!!
Cheers!
Ram
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
21 Aug 12
Sorry for my innocence but what is Rookie Mistake?
That is the thing I like with Michael because he was sport who is matured enough to accept defeat.
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@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
5 Aug 12
Like we all know in sports, a miss is a good as a miss by a mile. I am happy to see Phelps was a sport about it and even praised the South Africa.
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
1 Aug 12
Congratulations to the Gold medal winners. Yes, South Africa does have its chances in a good number of fields in Olympics- but tough competition also.
@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
5 Aug 12
I feel they have done a good job this year, 3 golds is impressive and also a silver but there is still time.
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@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
21 Aug 12
I remember that athlete and of course that is Chad Le Clos. I can't believe that he was able to beat Phelps at that time while Phelps was always in the top while the competition is going on. I thought it could be Phelps or I am already expecting it that he would have the gold then I never thought that Chad Le Clos will beat him. Chad looks humble and no wonder why he had his tears of joy.
