Swimswam had an interesting article about new events FINA has requested be added to the schedule for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The additions would be as follows:
Men’s 800m Freestyle
Women’s 1500m Freestyle
Mixed 400 Medley Relay
Mixed 400 Freestyle Relay
50s in each stroke for both men and women
Admittedly it seems very ambitious and it's highly unlikely FINA will get everything it wants, but it's still worthy of discussion. What are everone's thoughts on this proposed schedule?
they would have to reshuffle the order of events around a LOT to add in the M800 and W1500. the 1/2 mile for men and mile for women would be a nice addition for long distance people.
my guess is that the 50s of each stroke will be the only events to make it in.
splash
dash
cash
of each stroke. broad appeal for viewers on tv
takes little extra time at both trails and games.
yes it messes with the order or events but hey be a sprinter and make the team!
possibly 6 new team members for stroke 50s vs 2 for distance
they would have to reshuffle the order of events around a LOT to add in the M800 and W1500. the 1/2 mile for men and mile for women would be a nice addition for long distance people.
my guess is that the 50s of each stroke will be the only events to make it in.
splash
dash
cash
of each stroke. broad appeal for viewers on tv
takes little extra time at both trails and games.
yes it messes with the order or events but hey be a sprinter and make the team!
possibly 6 new team members for stroke 50s vs 2 for distance
