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.
Sadly nowadays second string athletes don't even have to find some long lost bloodline to compete for another country.
Since I only claim to be fast but am not actually fast and prone to fits of crying I'm going way back in the Geek family history and will compete for the French in the next Olympics. It will also cut down on deodorant and toothpaste expenditures.
Sadly nowadays second string athletes don't even have to find some long lost bloodline to compete for another country.
Since I only claim to be fast but am not actually fast and prone to fits of crying I'm going way back in the Geek family history and will compete for the French in the next Olympics. It will also cut down on deodorant and toothpaste expenditures.
