In a way I agree. Right off, I felt bad for the two that DQ'd. They actually look like they trained and it was real unfortuate to have a lapse like that. That was not a disgrace. But was the other guy from a country of one? Is it right to do that in front of 20,000 people who paid $1000 a seat? Was it a last minute idea and he borrowed some goggles? They guy looked to be in great shape. Just coached in a few of the basics would have been nice.
Is it OK to have a bit of a laugh?
I agree with you, it's certainly not a disgrace.
The games are about competition. If people get hosed on tickets and don't like the performances they see, well, that's too bad. Me personally, I would love to see both extremes of the games. Funny thing, I bet that guy felt more accomplished with his solo swim than the 4th place athlete did when it was all said and done.
In a way I agree. Right off, I felt bad for the two that DQ'd. They actually look like they trained and it was real unfortuate to have a lapse like that. That was not a disgrace. But was the other guy from a country of one? Is it right to do that in front of 20,000 people who paid $1000 a seat? Was it a last minute idea and he borrowed some goggles? They guy looked to be in great shape. Just coached in a few of the basics would have been nice.
Is it OK to have a bit of a laugh?
I agree with you, it's certainly not a disgrace.
The games are about competition. If people get hosed on tickets and don't like the performances they see, well, that's too bad. Me personally, I would love to see both extremes of the games. Funny thing, I bet that guy felt more accomplished with his solo swim than the 4th place athlete did when it was all said and done.
