How many guys from other countries does it take to win a National Championship?
Good thing they all attended classes on campus the entire year..... :-)
Makes everyone feel proud to see the American Record holder on the 4th place podium.
There are some things about our current system that I don't particularly like either. One woman I swam with got to represent another (small) country at the Olympics. She had never lived in that country and she didn't even have NCAA cuts. Yet, she went to the Olympics and will forever be known as an Olympian. Am I jealous? Sure. Would I have gone if someone offered me a spot on their team? Can't say I wouldn't jump at the chance.
There are some things about our current system that I don't particularly like either. One woman I swam with got to represent another (small) country at the Olympics. She had never lived in that country and she didn't even have NCAA cuts. Yet, she went to the Olympics and will forever be known as an Olympian. Am I jealous? Sure. Would I have gone if someone offered me a spot on their team? Can't say I wouldn't jump at the chance.
