lil_brown_bat: it surprised me to hear about what swimmers get up to (a friend of a friend was on the UK national team, so I heard stories), but on reflection, it makes sense. There's a lot of self-denial in the run-up to a big gala, and the after-gala blowout is compensation. A nice little piece here: swimmers do it longer, but the French do it more often (with other French competitors only, bah). But yes, Inge is the exception that proves the rule about Dutch women.
can phelps' pants get any lower? no seriously, can they?
"I know I have to be careful when I talk to a journalist, but I can say this: It wasn't the f**k-fest it is now." Shame of you if you don't read etagloh's wonderful link. Great stuff!
Thanks for all of your comments.I hadn't thought that this topic can arouse so many different kinds of sounds.Then I think that swimmers should have their own space to relax,it's very common.