This is a pathetic attempt to control US swimmer's incomes.
What the hell is behind this inane decision?
Are we trying to kill off the sport slowly?
This decision is ridiculous !
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Does the USOC allow logos for track athletes, volleyball players, sailors, tennis players, basketball players, etc.?
If not - swimmers should not have them on their caps. Sorry. But consistency is important.
If logos are allowed for other sports, swimming should conform.
However, I prefer no athletes at the Olympics have logos on their competition apparel other than their country. I don't want to see the Speedo or Nike team running or swimming - it should be the flag or symbol of the country ONLY.
The Olympics will have sponsors plastered everywhere - and it would be nice to not have the athletes become billboards.
Does the USOC allow logos for track athletes, volleyball players, sailors, tennis players, basketball players, etc.?
If not - swimmers should not have them on their caps. Sorry. But consistency is important.
If logos are allowed for other sports, swimming should conform.
However, I prefer no athletes at the Olympics have logos on their competition apparel other than their country. I don't want to see the Speedo or Nike team running or swimming - it should be the flag or symbol of the country ONLY.
The Olympics will have sponsors plastered everywhere - and it would be nice to not have the athletes become billboards.
