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.
Oh, Kirk, c'mon, is it really that devastating to society? This is minor stuff, not worth such angst.
It's not if the behavior is viewed at a local swim meet. Maybe somewhat different if it is on display for millions of viewers including children. Maybe the next generation of swimmers will think it clever and "edgy" to take a dump (as long as it's well-formed and not too wet) in the neighboring lane.
Oh, Kirk, c'mon, is it really that devastating to society? This is minor stuff, not worth such angst.
It's not if the behavior is viewed at a local swim meet. Maybe somewhat different if it is on display for millions of viewers including children. Maybe the next generation of swimmers will think it clever and "edgy" to take a dump (as long as it's well-formed and not too wet) in the neighboring lane.
