i'm over the swimming (well i was never really that into it ) . Don't get me wrong , they're fitness levels and strength is very impressive but there's either too many events or it's too easy to compete in multiple ones because it's just stupid that so many of them can be looking to win so many medals in one games . Yes Phelps is amazing but surely it's ridiculous that he's even in a position to win whatever it is , 6, 7, 8 medals in one games . Is there any other sport where that can be done ?
The max you might see in others(athletics , rowing, cycling etc) is maybe going for 2 or 3 and even then they're usually taking a gamble that they might be stretching themselves too far.
And then some of the events go on for days and days just to win one set of medals , yet the semi decent swimmers seem to have a final they can enter every day. I mean why is there only one football comp ? why don't they have a peno shoot out comp , or a keepy up comp or free throw comp in basketball ? Give them more chances to win medals .