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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Conmebol: other than Brazil and Argentina, when was the last time that one of them made the quarterfinals?
:lmao:
Get informed.
You were saying?
...You were saying?
I think you miss the point of my saying elimnate the rest of the work from the WC. I am all for inclusion. That said some teams do get knocked out in qualifying and a few weaker geographic zones get their allotment. I'm not complaining about it. Just pointing it out, how it works the same as in 2 swimmers per olympics. You have to qualify and the slots are spread around for fairness and enjoyment of the tourney throughout the world. I like the system.
The US do not broadcast all of their national teams games. YOU get informed. I know, because I wanted to watch US vs England last month and it was not shown.
Lastly, I don't care how much $ ESPN throws at Soccer. The World Cup is not dependent upon them. Much less on the US soccer bodies that wanted quarters and bigger goals....ok yeah let's change it.
Back to you...
Conmebol: other than Brazil and Argentina, when was the last time that one of them made the quarterfinals?
:lmao:
Get informed.
You were saying?
...You were saying?
I think you miss the point of my saying elimnate the rest of the work from the WC. I am all for inclusion. That said some teams do get knocked out in qualifying and a few weaker geographic zones get their allotment. I'm not complaining about it. Just pointing it out, how it works the same as in 2 swimmers per olympics. You have to qualify and the slots are spread around for fairness and enjoyment of the tourney throughout the world. I like the system.
The US do not broadcast all of their national teams games. YOU get informed. I know, because I wanted to watch US vs England last month and it was not shown.
Lastly, I don't care how much $ ESPN throws at Soccer. The World Cup is not dependent upon them. Much less on the US soccer bodies that wanted quarters and bigger goals....ok yeah let's change it.
Back to you...
