What does it mean when we look at the performance of the US men's swimming team at Beijing without Phelps....... i.e. without the man carrying the team? Is he merely the "Vince Young" of a slightly above average football Team?
We essentially lose the 400 free relay, 100 fly (Ian moves form 4th to 3rd), 200 IM and 400 IM (Lochted moves to silver), 200 free and 200 fly. That's makes 6 less golds and one extra bronze.
The US would effectively only win 2 individual events...... the 200 and 100 back.
Is Phelps a true representation of the state of US men's swimming or and exception?
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The Y's in my neck of the woods don't hand out free memberships.
I don't know if they are obtainable. I have tried, due to economic hardships caused by family medical problems. I was denied. I didn't workout in a pool for over 20 years.
They are a business. I respect thier need to protect the bottom line.
Scholarships based on economic need might help seed an interest in targeted communities.
Time to pony up the bread.
