Swimming treated unfairly compared to Track & Field
Former Member
We have had this discussion before, but I've been watching US Trials in Track and getting indignant all over again over 3 competitors qualifying for Olys in Track compared to Swimming. Yes, I know the history of the limitation to 2 in Swimming, but the world has changed and there are certainly other countries that could send 3 world class competitors...anyway, compared to Track, we as a sport, are getting jobbed!
I wish Olympic Swimming & Diving allowed athletes 3 slots per individual event from each country. It's sad to that very deserving 3rd place finishers miss out.
1. Lochte and Franklin want attention and money, so they do a lot of events, so Rowdy Gaines can scream about how tough they are on national television.
Franklin hasn't gone PRO, she's refused a LOT of money. Prize money, National team money, bonuses, and endorsements from many potential sponsors so she can keep her amateur status to swim as an NCAA swimmer.
Her choice might be a mistake. I hope not.
Who's to say what her situation will be 4 years from now when she's done with her college career, she'll probably still be on top, but we never know. Some rapidly rising young star could come along.
If she went pro, she could probably earn 5, 10 or maybe even 20 times more than the most most expensive 4 year college education costs.
We'll see.
I wish Olympic Swimming & Diving allowed athletes 3 slots per individual event from each country. It's sad to that very deserving 3rd place finishers miss out.
1. Lochte and Franklin want attention and money, so they do a lot of events, so Rowdy Gaines can scream about how tough they are on national television.
Franklin hasn't gone PRO, she's refused a LOT of money. Prize money, National team money, bonuses, and endorsements from many potential sponsors so she can keep her amateur status to swim as an NCAA swimmer.
Her choice might be a mistake. I hope not.
Who's to say what her situation will be 4 years from now when she's done with her college career, she'll probably still be on top, but we never know. Some rapidly rising young star could come along.
If she went pro, she could probably earn 5, 10 or maybe even 20 times more than the most most expensive 4 year college education costs.
We'll see.
