from Swimming World Magazine:
Schoeman, Several South African Stars Facing Raw Deal from National Governing Body
Several topics at play here...
Personally, I find it hard to agree with making some exceptions for studs, but as these guys are essentially paying their own way on behalf of the country/swim federation, I agree that they're getting the shaft here. One could make a case that they're being slightly exploited.
Perhaps Qatar will grand them citizenship and they can train with Duje. One hell of a 400 free relay.
feel free to comment and post other examples of swimmers getting the shaft...
I was unaware that Duje had taken Qatar's offer.
Scott, I will have to do some more research when I am not at work, but aside from what you have reported on TimedFinals.com (among other news outlets), there's not much else on the web. However, I do recall watching a video in the last couple weeks and seeing his name and "QAT" next to it. There's nothing mentioned of it at the race club's website either.
I was unaware that Duje had taken Qatar's offer.
Scott, I will have to do some more research when I am not at work, but aside from what you have reported on TimedFinals.com (among other news outlets), there's not much else on the web. However, I do recall watching a video in the last couple weeks and seeing his name and "QAT" next to it. There's nothing mentioned of it at the race club's website either.
