Although I was very impressed with Sabir the swimmer, I was not impressed with Sabir the person. What was up with him flexing his muscles before the 50 FLY? Is this the NFL/ NBA or is this master's swimming? I didn't appreciate the "hey everyone, look at me" attitude. Swim the race, shake hands with your competitors, and be thankful for the gift God has given you. Don't show up your competitor like a Pro Wrestler. I wonder how much muscle flexing Sabir will do before events at the olympic trials! I have much respect for him for his talent and swimming accomplishments. But after his display before the 50 Fly, I have little respect for him as the person.
Originally posted by dorothyrd
Amen Tom,
Swimmer do you have children?
Because I think if my son or daughter had seen this display, they would instantly understood the flavor it was delivered in and enjoyed it. And if they ever are in a situation where they were flexing or whatever, I am fairly certain it would be in the same context as they have been taught respect for their competitors and if anything, their competitors are some of their best friends in this world.
Besides, they have also learned what a humbling world swimming is, and the minute they think they are top dog, and the cat's meow, they will get beat! There is always someone there to humble ya.
I do have children and hope they don't go down this path. Mine aren't at an age that I think they could distinguish between the right and wrong time for something like this. I've known plenty of 18 year olds that wouldn't have known the correct moment either and I've known kids that would rather put the emnphasis on the posing above the emphasis on the swimming.
It's all in fun and no harm can come out of it. At least that's what I hear you saying. You're probably right and most likely it isn't going to impact anything one way or another. I guess we'll see.
Let's hope they don't start pulling sharpies out of their suits or grabbing cell phones hidden under the block to fire up the crowd. I'm not sure I see the difference though.
Originally posted by dorothyrd
Amen Tom,
Swimmer do you have children?
Because I think if my son or daughter had seen this display, they would instantly understood the flavor it was delivered in and enjoyed it. And if they ever are in a situation where they were flexing or whatever, I am fairly certain it would be in the same context as they have been taught respect for their competitors and if anything, their competitors are some of their best friends in this world.
Besides, they have also learned what a humbling world swimming is, and the minute they think they are top dog, and the cat's meow, they will get beat! There is always someone there to humble ya.
I do have children and hope they don't go down this path. Mine aren't at an age that I think they could distinguish between the right and wrong time for something like this. I've known plenty of 18 year olds that wouldn't have known the correct moment either and I've known kids that would rather put the emnphasis on the posing above the emphasis on the swimming.
It's all in fun and no harm can come out of it. At least that's what I hear you saying. You're probably right and most likely it isn't going to impact anything one way or another. I guess we'll see.
Let's hope they don't start pulling sharpies out of their suits or grabbing cell phones hidden under the block to fire up the crowd. I'm not sure I see the difference though.
