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 !
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/.../59325
I'm all for pro swimmers signing lucrative deals with swimsuit manufacturers, doing commercial spots, appearances, whatever, but I really don't like the idea of them appearing as human billboards at meets. But I do think this works both ways. If FINA says swimmers can't wear advertisements, they also should not require their own advertisements be worn by the swimmers (e.g., Yakult at World Champs).
I'm all for pro swimmers signing lucrative deals with swimsuit manufacturers, doing commercial spots, appearances, whatever, but I really don't like the idea of them appearing as human billboards at meets. But I do think this works both ways. If FINA says swimmers can't wear advertisements, they also should not require their own advertisements be worn by the swimmers (e.g., Yakult at World Champs).
