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!
This is my understanding of what happened.In 1976 the E Germans totally dominated the women's side and the US men were even more dominant so in 1980 it was voted to decrease the number from each country.Since the US was boycotting the Olympics that year(worst decision ever) we had even less influence than normally and it passed.
This is my understanding of what happened.In 1976 the E Germans totally dominated the women's side and the US men were even more dominant so in 1980 it was voted to decrease the number from each country.Since the US was boycotting the Olympics that year(worst decision ever) we had even less influence than normally and it passed.
