I just saw this article "Swimmer’s death leaves open questions":
"Asked if he’d ever try the event, US swimmer Michael Phelps said, “Not a chance, no way. I won’t do open water.’’
I'm a bit surprised. Is he scared of the dangers of open water? Or is he technically competitive in open water? :rolleyes: Have there been any swimmers who won both pool medal and open-water medal in world events?
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Plus, the qualification process to get into the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim is much more difficult than it is for a pool swimmer.
The qualification process for a pool swimmer is brutal. I don't know the qualification process for the 10K.
Could you please explain it?
Thanks!
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Plus, the qualification process to get into the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim is much more difficult than it is for a pool swimmer.
The qualification process for a pool swimmer is brutal. I don't know the qualification process for the 10K.
Could you please explain it?
Thanks!
