The Morning Swim Show, Dec. 22, 2009:
Chloe Sutton Discusses Decision to Become Professional Athlete
December 22, 2009
Dec. 22, 2009: Olympian Chloe Sutton talks to Garrett McCaffrey about her decision to become a professional athlete and forgo a chance to swim in college.
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I didn't know that pros weren't allowed to amateur events. Well that goes without saying I guess.
To me, Olympic marathon compares to pro world cup circuit like Olympic cycling road race compares to Pro Tour events (e.g. Tour de France, GIRO, Vuelta and all).
I very strongly disagree with not allowing pros in these races. There's money involved and often, that money makes some difference for these kids. Nop. Really, who do they think they are with their short marathon occurring once every 4 years?
Hard work in endless events in rough conditions, for money, is still how this sport should be defined. Olympics, that's just exhibition. Forcing kids to swim without being paid, darn I disagree! Fina should revise their position, behave like cycling federation (to name this one) and still, a 1500 specialist remains in a good position given a full year of preparation to win this. Alex Leduc, a 400 specialist that trained in our team won his first international event (40k) at his 2nd summer. That whilst still focusing on the 400 during autumn winter. In flat and quiet conditions, these torpedos are well respected by the pro crowd.
She has made an excellent choice!
I didn't know that pros weren't allowed to amateur events. Well that goes without saying I guess.
To me, Olympic marathon compares to pro world cup circuit like Olympic cycling road race compares to Pro Tour events (e.g. Tour de France, GIRO, Vuelta and all).
I very strongly disagree with not allowing pros in these races. There's money involved and often, that money makes some difference for these kids. Nop. Really, who do they think they are with their short marathon occurring once every 4 years?
Hard work in endless events in rough conditions, for money, is still how this sport should be defined. Olympics, that's just exhibition. Forcing kids to swim without being paid, darn I disagree! Fina should revise their position, behave like cycling federation (to name this one) and still, a 1500 specialist remains in a good position given a full year of preparation to win this. Alex Leduc, a 400 specialist that trained in our team won his first international event (40k) at his 2nd summer. That whilst still focusing on the 400 during autumn winter. In flat and quiet conditions, these torpedos are well respected by the pro crowd.
She has made an excellent choice!
