RE: How will technology influence results at London 2012?

DAB — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:10:02 GMT

Sadly, the Olympics have becomoe more about technology than skill or strength.

While I don't mind high tech training, the constant struggle to achieve a "technical" edge is one of the reasons I no longer watch or follow the games. They have evolved into a totally political event instead of a sporting event.

As for swimming, I liked the East German idea of having the contestants swim naked. You have to admit, it makes all of the discussions about super suits moot. The same can be done for running and other events. The initial Olympic events were all conducted in the buff. If you want to completely level the playing field, you need to get back to those basics.

From what I have observed, all of the technical advances only fuel the controversy over cheating and such bad sportsmanship that it greatly diminishes the games. If you have a tie, re-run the event with the top two competitors. Let them prove their ability and not leave the results up to the judges.

I wish I was not so cynical, but I have not been interested in the Olympics since the debacle of the 1972 games.

I have seen very little improvement since then.

Just my opinion,

DAB