Comments on Brendan Hansen Online: The good, the bad and the sexy

Thanks for sharing Jane!!!! I love Ian Thorpe. I t...

2005-01-02T11:06:00.000-06:00

Thanks for sharing Jane!!!! I love Ian Thorpe. I think the media in the US is very hard on him. They are always taking what he says out of context. It bothers me...

*makes a note to shut up about other swimmers besides the WONDERFUL Brendan Hansen.

PS. I watched my tape of the trio+ Lezak and Phelps on the Today show in Athens. I love when Brendan does the USA chant! I

Speaking of what I little know, some of the greate...

2005-01-02T10:30:00.000-06:00

Speaking of what I little know, some of the greatest rivalities on the pool in South America were also great friendships outside the pool. Just beceasue someone is in the next lane competing against you, does not mean you have to chopp his head off.

In answer to Kimberly's question back there, and t...

2005-01-02T10:22:00.000-06:00

In answer to Kimberly's question back there, and to weigh in with info on another media swimmer fave, I didn't get to see Thorpe's infamous false-start (husband did, though, and has it captured on 3-D video!), but I have to say that I was very impressed with how he handled it. Unlike, say, US track sprinter Jon Drummond who disrupted the 2003 World Championships for 45 minutes when he

"While I do agree with you that The olympics shoul...

2005-01-02T04:11:00.000-06:00

"While I do agree with you that The olympics should not have been billed the Michael Phelps show, I think that to say the worst swimming moment of 2004 was the big deal that was made about the relay is sad." Clarification time! Kimberly, I think we're actually in agreement for the most part. I wasn't trying to say that the big deal made about the relay was a "worst." On the contrary, my

Dear Diario Clarin, I'm here to request more cove...

2005-01-02T01:20:00.000-06:00

Dear Diario Clarin,

I'm here to request more coverage on Brendan Hansen's swimming career.

Thanks
Lena

*reply*

Dear Lena,

Swimming? What is that?

Editor in chief of Clarin Sports...

*sighs* If it's not soccer related, my country would not see it through...

I like Phelps. I cheered for him in Athens and I ...

2005-01-02T00:42:00.000-06:00

I like Phelps. I cheered for him in Athens and I think he's at least partially responsible we got so much media coverage of the swimming from Trials on through the Olympics. It's annoying to see the other guys accomplishments being overlooked for yet ANOTHER story about Phelps that is just a rehash of the millions we've already read or seen. It's frustrating as a fan to hear him answer the

It's not news that I don't like Phelps that much. ...

2005-01-01T22:28:00.000-06:00

It's not news that I don't like Phelps that much. There are many reasons and this is not the place for doing that mainly b/c I respect the right that other people have to like him. He sure is an amazing swimmer.

That being said, I just love the trio+lezak. There's something about that relay that just tells you those guys are meant to swim together.

P.S. It's great when people have different opinion...

2005-01-01T22:10:00.000-06:00

P.S. It's great when people have different opinions. I'm glad that on here we always talk about them in a positive way. If we all felt the same about everything that would be awfully boring. *Hugs back*

I don't hate Phelps by any means Kimberly. I just ...

2005-01-01T22:07:00.000-06:00

I don't hate Phelps by any means Kimberly. I just think that the relay got overshadowed a little by him giving up his spot and it's the medias fault. You can look at it two ways. He was a great person who thought to give a teammate a chance at gold but you also have to see that he would have gotten a medal anyway. So I say we just let all that stuff go and focus on the fact that they kicked butt.

OK wow... Don't hate me!I started a response befor...

2005-01-01T22:00:00.000-06:00

OK wow... Don't hate me!I started a response before I even finished reading crackinup's post. While I do agree with you that The olympics should not have been billed the Michael Phelps show, I think that to say the worst swimming moment of 2004 was the big deal that was made about the relay is sad. I would never try and down play the race itself, because it was amazing! Incredible. However, I

Crackinup,I'm with you on the relay. They did make...

2005-01-01T21:51:00.000-06:00

Crackinup,I'm with you on the relay. They did make it about Phelps didn't they. It was a great thing for him to do but he isn't the one that broke the world record. A group of guys that can't even be touched did it. The chemistry between the trio+lezak is amazing to watch and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

Happy New Year everyone! I will echo the congrats...

2005-01-01T15:32:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone! I will echo the congrats to Michelle, this site never ceases to impress and engage. And thanks for the check-in pumpkin. ;-) Here's my 2004 list of bests and worsts...this has definitely been quite a turnaround year.

Personal best: I finally landed at a job where I love what I do, get along with and respect all (yes, ALL) of my coworkers, am challenged on

Lena - I somehow missed that part of the party mys...

2005-01-01T14:40:00.000-06:00

Lena - I somehow missed that part of the party myself. And it's 62 degrees here today. It's like Spring!

(Peas cooking, champagne GONE (burp), crab cakes were yummy and now I think I need one of those power naps.)

First, XOXO right back at ya Handsome! ;) (And Sea...

2005-01-01T10:27:00.000-06:00

First, XOXO right back at ya Handsome! ;) (And Sean too! haha)

I forgot to post my personal best/worsts yesterday. For best, I guess it would just have to be getting through another year. I have a roof over my head and a decent job (even if its not something I want to do for the rest of my life). I am happy and healthy. I have a good family and good friends. That's more than a lot of

I missed a talking about Brendan's hands party? Uf...

2005-01-01T07:27:00.000-06:00

I missed a talking about Brendan's hands party? Ufa...

Traditions: Eat 12 grapes. Well the warm in here in unbearable. 10AM and we're already on 30ºC.

You all were talking about How huge Brendan's hand...

2005-01-01T01:23:00.000-06:00

You all were talking about How huge Brendan's hands are and how about how they like cats. OOps I am not supposed to talk abou thtat , huh?

Damnit, lala! How did you get out?

2005-01-01T01:07:00.000-06:00

Damnit, lala! How did you get out?

New Years Traditions...for some reason we always h...

2005-01-01T00:42:00.000-06:00

New Years Traditions...for some reason we always have pork with saurkraut and peas. Don't ask me why, all I know is that peas are supposed to bring financial security.

Best moments: Finishing my last semester of actual classes in college, making new friends :)

Worst moments: Underachieving on papers and/or tests I could have done better on, loosing my grandfather right

Shhhhh... Dotn tell teh tohers.... I am posting an...

2005-01-01T00:34:00.000-06:00

Shhhhh... Dotn tell teh tohers.... I am posting and they toldm enot to.

Heee Heeee...I have a party going on downstairs at...

2004-12-31T23:52:00.000-06:00

Heee Heeee...I have a party going on downstairs at my house. I wanted to get away for a quick moment, and what do I do? Check in with you all! I am so glad I did...got hugs and kisses from the man himself!!! We still have another 2 hours to go on the west coast, but to all who are already into 2005, and those who aren't yet, a Happy New Year! Gotta go back to the guests.... No Name

Hey everyone, I'm back from Vegas and finally have...

2004-12-31T23:51:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone, I'm back from Vegas and finally have internet access! Woohoo. I didn't win any money, but I had lots of fun. I missed this place a lot and reading everyone's posts. Took me a while to read everything, but I'm finally caught up now.

My personal bests of 2004 are graduating college, improving my public speaking skills (I taught science to a first grade class), and

Goodness,hugs and kisses from Michelle and Bren. ;...

2004-12-31T22:04:00.000-06:00

Goodness,hugs and kisses from Michelle and Bren. ;) Now my day is complete.

No New Year's traditions that I can think of. I'm not even going out tonight. I have to get up early so my mom,sister and I can drive down to visit my nephew. I don't get to see him very often so can't pass up the chance to go. Aunt K,I understand about your son. It's hard when you only have a little time with

Awe, yay pumpkin posted! thanks for the new years ...

2004-12-31T20:43:00.000-06:00

Awe, yay pumpkin posted! thanks for the new years wishes b-han! I'm sure you'll give us even more to talk about in 2005 (and I'm not just talking about your swimming acomplishments)

Happy New Year to all! And I will see y'all when I get back from Florida in two weeks!! <3

Thanks for the prayers Jane, it means a great deal...

2004-12-31T20:18:00.000-06:00

Thanks for the prayers Jane, it means a great deal.

That is awesome that you got to live in Australia for a couple of months! So did you get to see Thorpe's DQ heard round the world? I would not have handled it well if I had been there. That whole thing was a MESS. It all worked out in the end though.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Hey, Kimberly, that was an awesome post. Do it fi...

2004-12-31T19:56:00.000-06:00

Hey, Kimberly, that was an awesome post. Do it first for you and you'll find that going back to the sacraments helps you do it for others. I'll send a decade up for you.

Best moments: our family got to live in Australia this March through May. My husband was working with the Australian Institute of Sport and their swimmers (Petria, Justin, etc.), and we got to go see their Oly