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.
When you look at it as a purist, I would like to see people back in swimming trunks, but [...]
Posts on ‘May 20th, 2008’
Quote of the Day: The UK’s Mark Foster
The Money Report: Thai Olympic Medal Incentives
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.
Unlike other countries, Thailand will be giving its athletes’ incentives via installment — 50% will be [...]
Joachim Olsen: Denmark’s Flag Bearer
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 [...]
