'The way I prepared [helped with the win],"e; said Peirsol. "e;I knew to compete with those guys I had to take it out and hold on as best as I can. Not every 100 hurts like that...I'm glad I pulled it off. Putting your hand on the wall 1st or 2nd is the most important, when you look at Ryan's time he would probably get second or third at the Olympics so getting your hand on the wall is the most important thing.'