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PARIS — Before Tokyo three years ago, the U.S. Olympic swim coaches pondered how to best support their athletes and help fire them up before a race, given there were no family or friends or fans in the stands. They turned to clanging cowbells. While spectators will return at the pool in Paris, American women's coach Todd DeSorbo and his staff plan to continue what worked so well — even if it's not popular with the rival Australians. Given that most everybody at the pool by now has heard about the Aussies' disdain for the noise, the rivalry could reach new decibels at these Summer Games.
