Whatever the rationale the IOC uses to justify its decision to switch the swimming finals to the morning session in Beijing, they have set a dangerous precedent and tacitly admitted that dollars are the new language of the Olympics. Whatever platitudes they may offer about consultation with athletes, their views were clearly never given enough … Continue Reading→
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Early risers to shine in Beijing
Beijing is preparing for the Olympics
Photo: Steve Buckley/pullbuoy
The IOC have at last confirmed what many coaches and swimmers had feared, with the announcement last week that the swimming finals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 will be held in the morning rather … Continue Reading→