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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Except for soccer, where we have to import our playboy talent from the UK. I'll admit he's a bit washed up though!:toohurt:
There's no 'u' in favor. Crazy Brits! You know I'm just kidding Stud!
Dude, the US top players aren't bad, they are in the best leagues.
Probably lack depth. The MLS is not a great display of US talent, it has some but the Prem has the better guys.
PS I'm on an all sugar and haggis diet for LCM you will not want to be swimming down wind in the 200BR so I suggest you train hard bud ;)
Anyhow we've diverged and soon "His Champfulness" will be berating me for daring to comment on a thread he started.
Except for soccer, where we have to import our playboy talent from the UK. I'll admit he's a bit washed up though!:toohurt:
There's no 'u' in favor. Crazy Brits! You know I'm just kidding Stud!
Dude, the US top players aren't bad, they are in the best leagues.
Probably lack depth. The MLS is not a great display of US talent, it has some but the Prem has the better guys.
PS I'm on an all sugar and haggis diet for LCM you will not want to be swimming down wind in the 200BR so I suggest you train hard bud ;)
Anyhow we've diverged and soon "His Champfulness" will be berating me for daring to comment on a thread he started.
