In the freestyle relay(s), the top 6 goes to the Olympics.
Yet, all the other events it is only the top 2.
That should change. Every athlete that makes the qualifying time should go to the Olympics. Look at the men's 100 back, the top 6 at the 2008 US trials swam faster than the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist. Surely the 5th swimmer could have a better performance in the "big" pool.
Sending only 2 in each event "waters" down the potential performances at the Olympics, ultimately making the semi-finals less competitive. (other phrases could be used) The bottom line is, the top 16 at the Olympics should represent the fastest in the world.
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...the idea of the games is (supposedly) about coming together and putting the politics and nationalism aside.
I would have to question that, it looks to me like nationalism is a big part of the Olympics.
USA does not have the world dominance it had in the 70s when the rule was applied
Uh, outside of the boycott year which Olympics did the USA not dominate swimming?
...the idea of the games is (supposedly) about coming together and putting the politics and nationalism aside.
I would have to question that, it looks to me like nationalism is a big part of the Olympics.
USA does not have the world dominance it had in the 70s when the rule was applied
Uh, outside of the boycott year which Olympics did the USA not dominate swimming?
