Also, he doesn't need to beat Spitz's record to be the greatest swimmer of all time. He already is.
You gotta admit, by entering nine events, he gives himself an opportunity to secure seven swims at the Olympics. If he only enters seven, and misses one, it's four more years to the next go-round.
Tying Spitz' record would certainly keep him in the record books a good long time, whereas his individual event times may be eclipsed much sooner.
Perhaps he wants to leave a mark...
Also, he doesn't need to beat Spitz's record to be the greatest swimmer of all time. He already is.
You gotta admit, by entering nine events, he gives himself an opportunity to secure seven swims at the Olympics. If he only enters seven, and misses one, it's four more years to the next go-round.
Tying Spitz' record would certainly keep him in the record books a good long time, whereas his individual event times may be eclipsed much sooner.
Perhaps he wants to leave a mark...
