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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I almost did that this past weekend to one of the college kids. Opted not to, as he is a froshie, so probably a bit insecure about that sort of thing (not to mention the fact that he put a hurting on me in the 50 fly).
The thought of that makes me :lmao:
But, probably wise you didn't. I've adopted the "very serious" attitude when practicing or competing with the kids as I don't want to give the coaches any excuse to prevent me from swimming with them.
I will leave my childish pranks for you guys. :p
I almost did that this past weekend to one of the college kids. Opted not to, as he is a froshie, so probably a bit insecure about that sort of thing (not to mention the fact that he put a hurting on me in the 50 fly).
The thought of that makes me :lmao:
But, probably wise you didn't. I've adopted the "very serious" attitude when practicing or competing with the kids as I don't want to give the coaches any excuse to prevent me from swimming with them.
I will leave my childish pranks for you guys. :p
