A kid swam the 500 all fly in a high school dual meet yesterday. His coach was furious and benched him for the rest of the meet. One of my lane mates this morning, who was the Starter at this meet said that was showboating and demeaning to the other competitors. I disagree. Was that any more demeaning than swimming free and lapping people? Plus, I saw the flyer ask everyone in the heat if it would bother them. Even on the blocks he said "Are you sure you guys are OK with this?"
I guess a pause at 250 yards to make sure everyone is comfortable and not offended. Orange slices and juice boxes? A comfort station? Give me a break.
LOL the human ability/frailty to be offended is quite astonishing - almost as astonishing as doing flutterby for ANY extended period of time
I guess a pause at 250 yards to make sure everyone is comfortable and not offended. Orange slices and juice boxes? A comfort station? Give me a break.
LOL the human ability/frailty to be offended is quite astonishing - almost as astonishing as doing flutterby for ANY extended period of time
