Today, FINA (the swimming governing body for those that don't follow swimming) ruled that those new, fancy, way too tight swim suits that athletes have began swimming in will not be allowed in future meets because they provide an unfair advantage. Thank God for this ruling.
Its not the unfair advantage that I am against...its that I don't want to see the Men's 4x100 relay team in anything tighter than what they are already wearing. These new suits make spandex look like a rain parka.
So the question is...was Phelps breaking world records because of the equipment he was using or because of his skill level? I'm sensing a steroid like scandal on our hands that will shake up the swim world more than baseball has been shaken up. Well, maybe not that much, but I could be on to something.
Regardless, since this will probably be the only time I write about swimming, I have also attached and old Ryan Parker gem from last August that I just came across. It might seem random, but I feel its relevant since the FINA World Championships in Rome are approaching.
ENJOY!!!!
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