Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Was: Client Diet Debbie Kiefiuk wrote... < When it comes to the sport of figure skating, for example, sometimes the gold medal doesn't go to the best athlete. > Possibly with the change in judging this will happen. In competition aerobics we struggle to gain entry to the Olympic Games. While anyone could watch a routine and appreciate that it is very physical the artistic component of judging can throw a spanner in the works. This is the same for Ice Skating. <There is 'political infrastructure' in organized sports that can be harmful to the truly gifted and better athlete. Artistic presentation is one element - - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. > Not sure what you are trying to say here. Do you believe that the Governing bodies conspire against some athletes? It has happened in most sports, but do you believe that it is institutional? Hamish Ferguson Christchurch, New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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