Chicago Tribune Swimming Article Today

Today, the Chicago Tribune is featuring an article on a Palestinian Swimmer who is getting ready for Athens. "Palestinian suits up for Athens" at www.chicagotribune.com It tells the story of a boy who is training in a pool with way less than ideal conditions. In fact - the pool's ceiling is sheets of plastic and it costs the boys father about $100 a day in the winter to keep the pool heated. The pictures are amazing (but you may not be able to see them on the internet). In addition to the plastic around the entire pool, the blocks look like they are made of cement, the lanelines look like about 40 years old, and there is a nice fog on top of the water. I can't do it justice - but suffice it to say - we really shouldn't complain about our less than perfect pools.