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.
This is specific to trials.
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.
This is specific to trials.
