I recently heard that a woman swimmer, unnamed, on the elite level, has been known to spit in her opponent's lane before a sprint race.
Is this just ill-mannered pscyhing or something more sinister? I read on one of Gary Hall Jr.'s race club blogs that this might be a technique for getting a competitor to test positive for steroids or other drugs.
This has a somewhat Urban Legend quality to it that causes my spider sense to tingle. Nevertheless, I am wondering if the more knowledgable folks on the forum might have an explanation for the strategic use of spittle.
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Nats in 09 work for you Geek?
Sure, although it is highly doubtful we'll be in the same heats or that you'd be allowed to swim more than 3 event anyway.
Seinfeld once suggested a swimming type of biathlon in which the swimmer would swim to the end of the pool where somebody would be waiting for him, and they would attempt to strangle each other to death. Might get some more media coverage, who knows.
Says nothing about 2 swimmers or same heats, or even being entered...I will just stay dry on the deck with gloves on so I can get a better grip...
....I may just sell my Gibson for airfare to Austin at this rate if you keep it up...
Nats in 09 work for you Geek?
Sure, although it is highly doubtful we'll be in the same heats or that you'd be allowed to swim more than 3 event anyway.
Seinfeld once suggested a swimming type of biathlon in which the swimmer would swim to the end of the pool where somebody would be waiting for him, and they would attempt to strangle each other to death. Might get some more media coverage, who knows.
Says nothing about 2 swimmers or same heats, or even being entered...I will just stay dry on the deck with gloves on so I can get a better grip...
....I may just sell my Gibson for airfare to Austin at this rate if you keep it up...
