| Yes, there are lots of events in swimming, but I wouldn't say swimming is over-represented. You see a freakish talent like Phelps and think it must not be difficult to excel in all four strokes when in reality it's exceptionally difficult and very rare. And if you're going to complain about swimming, what about athletics/T&F? You've got running events lasting from ten seconds to two hours. You've got running with hurdles, jumping for height, jumping for distance, jumping for height with a pole, several throwing events, etc. etc. |