A mixed relay would be a lot of fun to watch and would bring lots of attention to the sport. However, I doubt the fuddy-duddies at the IOC would even consider it.
They swam a mixed relay at the Australia vs. USA Dual In The Pool a few years ago. Libby Trickett broke the world record leading off the relay swimming right next to Michael Phelps. Unfortunately FINA ruled the record did not count because she was racing in a mixed relay right which was not a legitimate FINA event.
A mixed relay would be a lot of fun to watch and would bring lots of attention to the sport. However, I doubt the fuddy-duddies at the IOC would even consider it.
They swam a mixed relay at the Australia vs. USA Dual In The Pool a few years ago. Libby Trickett broke the world record leading off the relay swimming right next to Michael Phelps. Unfortunately FINA ruled the record did not count because she was racing in a mixed relay right which was not a legitimate FINA event.
