So I just saw a poll at the US Swimming web site that asked:
In the last twenty years, who do you think has changed more in the sport of swimming?
The choices were swimmers or coaches.
Thought it would be a good thread to talk about. Should we also throw in swimming equipment for good measure?
Talk amongst yourselves...
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There's not much media coverage because there isn't much of an audience for the sport. The only reason swimming gets so much coverage in an Olympic year is because of the medal count. Perhaps if the swimmers had to eat something really disgusting in between races (a la Fear Factor) or the women competed in bikinis there would be more interest. Or just add Donald Trump's name somewhere (voice over asking, "What if you could swim it all?")
There's not much media coverage because there isn't much of an audience for the sport. The only reason swimming gets so much coverage in an Olympic year is because of the medal count. Perhaps if the swimmers had to eat something really disgusting in between races (a la Fear Factor) or the women competed in bikinis there would be more interest. Or just add Donald Trump's name somewhere (voice over asking, "What if you could swim it all?")
