Making the call -- Phelps will go down in the 200 Free to Biedermann.....:bump:
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Great athletes show great sportsmanship - it's part of being a great athlete. When did the sea change occur that says that great athletes are supposed to be asses when they lose? That certainly isn't being taught at our club.
2006, I think it was February.
He wasn't an ass, he was stoic for two minutes and then sportsmanlike by the time he caught his breath. He didn't pull the classic goggle throw that gets age groupers in trouble with coaches, or smack the water. He accepted his silver medal on the podium, put his arm around Biedermann, and smiled for the camera. Seems like good sportsmanship to me.
Great athletes show great sportsmanship - it's part of being a great athlete. When did the sea change occur that says that great athletes are supposed to be asses when they lose? That certainly isn't being taught at our club.
2006, I think it was February.
He wasn't an ass, he was stoic for two minutes and then sportsmanlike by the time he caught his breath. He didn't pull the classic goggle throw that gets age groupers in trouble with coaches, or smack the water. He accepted his silver medal on the podium, put his arm around Biedermann, and smiled for the camera. Seems like good sportsmanship to me.
