I met Liam Tancock on accident

I don't typically throw names around, but this was yet another example of me putting my foot in my mouth.  I was talking to my teammate Hulmey and some guy walks by and begins talking to him.  Hulmey, being the classy guy he is introduces me expecting me to know who the heck it is.  I tell the new guy my name and ask for his, to which he responds "Liam Tancock".  Now, I've seen enough backstroke race results to recognize the name, I smiled foolishly and apologized.  They spoke for a moment and Hulmey reminded me that Liam is a former Olympian and the world record holder in the 50m Backstroke.  Oops.

Liam was a nice guy, it was an honor to meet the fastest backstroker on the planet... on accident.