Brian Dickmann
Brian Dickmann
competition good harder qualify state tells
It's harder to qualify for state than it is to the YMCA Nationals. That tells you how good the competition is in Ohio.
task tough
He was disappointed in his finish, but I wasn't. He had two lifetime-best swims, so you can't be too disappointed. He swam well. It's a tough task to make it to state.
knows lower opportunity qualify room swim
His swim (in the 50 free) was a jaw-dropper. The opportunity (to qualify for state) is there. He just has to do his part. ... He has to keep his time, if not lower it. In the 50, particularly, there's not a lot of room for mistakes, and he knows that.