tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189494986653874518.post8500042255481907947..comments2024-03-23T03:30:09.590-07:00Comments on The Daily News of Open Water Swimming: European 5K Champion in New FormatSteven Munatoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189494986653874518.post-10150756249893987632008-09-09T16:08:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:08:00.000-07:00Most of the athletes seem to like it, but in my op...Most of the athletes seem to like it, but in my opinion, it is less spectator- and TV-friendly because you are looking at dozens of athletes swimming independently all over a 5K course. While it certainly eliminates drafting, positioning and aggressive tactics, one can't really tell if it is a close race unless you are keeping close track of everyone's times. There is something to be said for a sprint finish, although the winner certainly demonstrates who has the best speed and endurance over the course.Steven Munatoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024264870051991154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189494986653874518.post-34572802424104396712008-09-09T14:57:00.000-07:002008-09-09T14:57:00.000-07:00Wow... very interesting this new "time-trial" race...Wow... very interesting this new "time-trial" race! <BR/>Seems like a mini-tour could be made out of a few types of races in one location.Aheleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264371577080396590noreply@blogger.com