It was amazing to see how many of the non-USA swimmers (and runners too) trainined in the USA either at the collegiate or club level. It really has broadened the talent pool across many more countries than say 20 years ago.
In both 2004 and 2008 swimmers from all five populated continents have won medals in swimming. I think that's pretty cool. Some of them train in the U.S., many more do not.
In both 2004 and 2008 swimmers from all five populated continents have won medals in swimming. I think that's pretty cool. Some of them train in the U.S., many more do not.
