I'm in the "let him swim" camp too and I think what he's admitted to doing rises to probably the most horrific of all sports cheating scandals. "Say it ain't so Lance" It's not so much that I think he should have the right to swim, but b/c I would like to race him! Doping or not, he is still an amazing athlete. Competing in masters is all for personal reward, not monetary. Success isn't defined by TT finishes or WR's, but by an individual's personal definition.
I could give two figs about his personality. I don't see anywhere in the rule book that you have to be "nice" to compete. I don't have to like or respect him to swim against him.
I think it's a huge missed opportunity for USMS but I understand reasons behind the decision.
I'm in the "let him swim" camp too and I think what he's admitted to doing rises to probably the most horrific of all sports cheating scandals. "Say it ain't so Lance" It's not so much that I think he should have the right to swim, but b/c I would like to race him! Doping or not, he is still an amazing athlete. Competing in masters is all for personal reward, not monetary. Success isn't defined by TT finishes or WR's, but by an individual's personal definition.
I could give two figs about his personality. I don't see anywhere in the rule book that you have to be "nice" to compete. I don't have to like or respect him to swim against him.
I think it's a huge missed opportunity for USMS but I understand reasons behind the decision.
