We agree with what he’s saying. Via sportinglife.com:
These new suits are giving people something like a two per cent advantage, which over my distance is half a second, half a body length. That is a huge difference.
Quote of the Day: The UK’s Mark Foster
May 20th, 2008 — Speedo LZR Controversy, Swimming
The Money Report: Thai Olympic Medal Incentives
May 20th, 2008 — Thailand
According to our list, Thailand — so far — is giving the highest financial incentive to its Olympic medalists. Here’s how it looks:
Gold medalists will earn $314,000, silver medal winners will take home $187,788 while a bronze is worth $125,213.
Joachim Olsen: Denmark’s Flag Bearer
May 20th, 2008 — Denmark, Shot Put
Joachim Olsen, shot put bronze medalist during the Athens 2004 Olympiad, will be carrying the flag for Denmark during the opening ceremonies in Beijing. Denmark’s top officials and members of the Danish royalty — unlike some of them party poopers we know — will be there to cheer for Joachim and the whole Danish team.
PHOTO SOURCE: IAAF
