FINA and hot water

What is the point in even having the water this hot? Don't see how people can say training in hot weather is the same as swimming in a hot pool. Totally different thing. I hope everyone can work together on this one. I'm not big into competitions, not quite there yet, but would gladly do what I can to help support those who don't want to compete in this.

If a runner is overcome by the heat and collapses, it is immediately obvious to spectators and to other runners alike. Not so in open water swimming, at least as the events are staged currently.

I purchased a pool thermometer and have taken it with me when I swim. I have been fortunate to be swimming in pools that are between 80F and 82F. I have found pools warmer than this effect my swimming. A couple of weeks ago one pool was 77F. I have found through my personal observation during my workouts that the cooler the water the better my performance. Does the FINA board members even swim? I have less respect for non-swimming governing boards, and coaches. I have greater respect for governing board members who swim, and more importantly compete in swim meets. I know of three swim coaches who swim and compete. Too bad I can't join one of their teams. They are too far away from me.

I did the "Swim Around Key West" relay (3-man) a few years ago and the air temp was 97-99 and the water temp was 88-90. All I got is two words: Never Again It was pretty miserable.