Thomas's Journal• Aug. 11, 2008 - None of the glory, but all of the hardware
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You might still be searching in vain on TV for the gold-medal ceremony for Bremerton's Nathan Adrian, following the U.S. Steve Kelley | Megan Jendrick learns from not being No. You might still be searching in vain on TV for the gold-medal ceremony for Bremerton's Nathan Adrian, following the U.S. The reason: Both Silver and Adrian were "prelim" swimmers, meaning they swam only in the early heats for their event. It's a common practice for large contingents such as the U.S. So when it's all said and done, as many as eight swimmers from any relay will be in line for the event medal. The prelim swimmers deserve one, too, because they, after all, qualified the team and put it in the position to win. There's a visibility factor, as well: Prelim swims often aren't shown on TV, meaning athletes can win medals in performances few people ever see. And it's not limited to swimming. That's another interesting thing about a relay medal: Once you win one, you are forever linked to your three...
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