"She lost. And she lost to another teenager. I can't market a loser."
-JP Scott
100
In the beginning her father believed in promoting her as what?
an athlete
100
Why was Bob Costas so upset while interviewing Susan Carol?
JP and her dad were trying to have her wear this hat for advertising and were wasting time during the interview. They also interrupted him.
100
What did Susan Carol mean when she said, "Lost, he's completely lost" referring to her dad?
His priorities had changed and were not necessarily in Susan Carol's best interest.
100
What is it called when you go after someone who is in direct competition with one of your clients?
"back-dooring"
200
"You better promise me to go one-two in London, or I'm going to come look for you."
-Christine Magnuson
200
At what age did Susan Carol start swimming competitively? What was Susan Carol’s ultimate goal in swimming?
12, college scholarship
200
How could Stevie tell that Susan Carol was going to pull ahead of Christine Magnuson in the 100 fly final and win the race?
Susan's arms and legs stretched out long... Christine Magnuson took one extra breath (cost her the race)
200
What were Susan Carol's 2 greatest strengths as an individual?
Her passion for swimming and doing what was right.
200
What did Elizabeth Wentworth do during the 100m fly ceremony that was uexpected?
She grabbed the hands of Susan Carol and Sjostrom and pulled them up to the gold podium with her. They were all wearing their medals around their necks.
300
"For a teenage girl to see a sudden drop in times isn't that unusual. They can mature and get a lot stronger in a short period of time. This is another level, though. I'm not sure I've ever seen anything quite this dramatic."
-Bob Bowman
300
Who were the only 2 people Susan Carol trusted? What parent was she closer to and why?
Ed and Stevie, her dad because he supported her more with her love of sports
300
What impressed Susan Carol so much when she first met Michael Phelps?
He was a genuine and good guy (and nice). He had watched her swim and knew she wanted to be a reporter.
300
Stevie overheard a conversation between Rev. Anderson, Ed Brennan and JP Scott. What were they discussing?
that they were going to fire Coach Brennan without Susan Carol's approval
300
Who did Bill meet with in the dining hall of the athletes' village?
Svetlana Krylova
400
"When you'regrowing up, you train to be an athlete. Then you train to be a coach. But you never train to be a celebrity."
-Mike Krzyzewski
400
What was the risk Susan Carol took that gave up her dream of a college scholarship?
Signing contract with Lightning Fast
400
Why were Susan Carol and Stevie so shocked by the USA Today article following the Charlotte Ultraswim?
She was not only promoted as an athlete, but for beauty as well.
400
What was the "blinded by gold syndrome" Bobby Kelleher talked about?
Agents show so much money and glory to parents faces' that they cannot see past all of it.
400
What was the official language of the Olympics? Why?
French, Baron Pierre de Coubertin started Olympics in 1896
500
"You've just become a star - a big star."
-Theresa Crippen
500
What were two ways that Stevie could tell that Susan Carol was stressed?
She talked fast and her southern accent intensified.
500
If there was anyone Susan Carol wanted to be like in swimming, who would that be?
Sarah Sjostrom
500
Before the trials began, Why did Trevor James think he should strip Bobby, Tamara, and Stevie of their credentials?
unauthorized contact with an athlete outside of official media areas
500
For what reason did Elizabeth Wentworth get disqualified in the 200m fly? How was she restored to first place?
The officials (Trevor James) thought her 3rd wall turn was illegal. Based on cell phone evidence, FINA officials watched a tape of her swimming and ruled her turn legal. She had then got restored to first place and won a gold medal.