We were looking more toward ourselves, and it was hard to re-focus on the team aspect. This year, we tried to look at how we will do collectively for the team. It's a little harder because more is expected of me. Malchow's personal goals for the weekend should translate into crucial points for Michigan. He also would like to final in the 200 and 500 freestyle.
Some people are extremely good in turning and are more power-oriented.
Tom is technique-oriented. The 25-yard pool actually hurts him, whereas it's more advantageous for others. Power notwithstanding, Malchow certainly has gotten by on technique. Not expecting to make the Olympics until 2000, Malchow sneaked in a victory at the Olympic Trials, upsetting defending Olympic gold medalist Mel Stewart in the process. Practicing day in and day out with world-class athletes in Ann Arbor only whetted his appetite, and his trip to Atlanta did nothing to diminish that.