1.   Because this is a national-team selection meet, there are no foreign swimmers here.

2.   Four years ago in this same Indiana University Natatorium pool, no American records were broken during the selection meet.

3.   Other athletes who have gathered here for the U.S. Olympic selection meet might have higher profiles and lower odds of qualifying to compete in Sydney.

4.   When the U.S. team selection committee meets, many cigars will be smoked to nubs as the Magic Question is debated.