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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1) Not efvery one knows Michael Phelps. I was at a Christmas party . There were people who had been both college & high school swimmers. Many "outsiders" had never heard of him. Also, almost no one knew about his arrest. Swimming is very outside fo the flow of American sports, especially in parts of the country where there are not many out door pools.
2) The pro ban in USA & England has a lot to do with the disticntion between -In England- nobibilty, military, and commoners in ahteletics. Many of the early swimm cliubs in England banned commoners from competing if they had received any money. It was a way for Nobility & University educated people to dominate the Olympics. We in the US tried very hard to copy this.
3) Have you heard of TIVO.
1) Not efvery one knows Michael Phelps. I was at a Christmas party . There were people who had been both college & high school swimmers. Many "outsiders" had never heard of him. Also, almost no one knew about his arrest. Swimming is very outside fo the flow of American sports, especially in parts of the country where there are not many out door pools.
2) The pro ban in USA & England has a lot to do with the disticntion between -In England- nobibilty, military, and commoners in ahteletics. Many of the early swimm cliubs in England banned commoners from competing if they had received any money. It was a way for Nobility & University educated people to dominate the Olympics. We in the US tried very hard to copy this.
3) Have you heard of TIVO.
