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?
I think the IOC is still primarily an "old boys' club" and can't fathom having men and women competing together. That's why mixed relays at the Olympics won't make it for 2020.
I think the IOC is still primarily an "old boys' club" and can't fathom having men and women competing together. That's why mixed relays at the Olympics won't make it for 2020.
