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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Originally posted by Fitswimmer04
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.
Keep in mind that most people (including, most probably, the reporter who wrote the article) don't understand the rules of competitive swimming. And I don't think the television coverage is much help.
Originally posted by Fitswimmer04
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.
Keep in mind that most people (including, most probably, the reporter who wrote the article) don't understand the rules of competitive swimming. And I don't think the television coverage is much help.
