[pct-l] "The Level Playing field"

[Tortoise]

So the media is commenting this year that the conditions are different 
than for prior years and records.
Also, all this years contestants have the same pool conditions and 
regulations. did anyone get special treatment?

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



William A. Chavez wrote:
> Just an observation.  During last evenings broadcast of the Olympics  
> we were told that the swimming arena's, "The Cube"(?), pool is  
> deeper, has special "troughs" (my word) around the edges and lane  
> dividers that reduce the amount of turbulence around the swimmers.   
> The end result is that the swimmers are swimming faster.  They are  
> breaking both Olympic and World records.  Apparently there are no *'s  
> by their names that state the the pool's modifications.    Oh and I  
> guess their swim suits are better too.  I found myself cheering for  
> all of them because of their dedication to their sport.  I am  
> cheering for Scott and Joe because of their dedication to hiking.
>
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