Today was an emotional rollercoaster, for sure. I accompanied the cycling team to their time trial event, and boring would be the last word to describe it. at the outset, it was obvious that the local organizers were in over their heads in trying to manage the race. There were no timing chips used, and one volunteer was responsible for counting each of the 100 riders laps, then signaling to finish.
There was quite the dust-up, including someone from the judicially committee coming to try to calm the angry crowd. Protests and appeals are imminent. Many of those who were given medals were deserving, but there were definitely 2-3 riders who had no business wearing any bling! The worst example is a male who won a medal who only completed 3 of 4 laps.
I spite of the poor organization, I enjoyed myself and learned a good bit about cycling. It was hot, record Australia hot! Don't they know how much I hate the heat. It is supposed to be cool here.
Swimming starts tomorrow, 400 meters, 100 breast, 50 back and the medley relay. At this time, I am swimming the back leg in the men's A medley relay. More pics to see...
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I am really pumped about the 400 M free. Remember to build each 100, work the legs in harder each hundred and most of all hit your turns with good fly off the wall. You are the man and a good day is Brian's Best effort, no more...
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