I found this article (see link), that thrashes American's attitude in regards to the our performace in Athans, espically in swimming and Basketball. Any truth to what was said?
www.msnbc.msn.com/.../
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I think the USA basketball issue and the issue of the dolphin kick really don't belong together. I was watching the *** final and it did look like the Japanese swimmer did very brief dolphin kick off the turn. (I slow-mo'd the Tivo to double check) That's a whole different issue from what happened in basketball. Puerto Rico didn't cheat-they just plain played a better game.
I did have a conversation at the pool this morning with a couple of people about the US "gold or nothing" attitude. Since when is any Olympic medal a failure? Yes, our swimmers came in with high expectations, but can't we recognize the amazing job that the South Africans did and feel good for their achievement? The sport can only improve as swimmers from around the world get better and the competition is more exciting.
I think the USA basketball issue and the issue of the dolphin kick really don't belong together. I was watching the *** final and it did look like the Japanese swimmer did very brief dolphin kick off the turn. (I slow-mo'd the Tivo to double check) That's a whole different issue from what happened in basketball. Puerto Rico didn't cheat-they just plain played a better game.
I did have a conversation at the pool this morning with a couple of people about the US "gold or nothing" attitude. Since when is any Olympic medal a failure? Yes, our swimmers came in with high expectations, but can't we recognize the amazing job that the South Africans did and feel good for their achievement? The sport can only improve as swimmers from around the world get better and the competition is more exciting.
