OT:Olympic Whistlers

[SirBarksalot]

Just tuned in to swimming. There’s a whistler. Gonna ruin one of my favorite Olympic sports.

 

[mcdawg22]

Haven’t people have been whistling during the breaststroke for years?

 

[SirBarksalot]

Haven’t people have been whistling during the breaststroke for years?

If they have, I’ve never noticed. I think Vandy has caused some ptsd that just triggers me.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Your PTSD is definitely kicking in. There’s always a ton of whistling in the swimming events. It’s more pronounced because there’s hardly anyone in the crowd.

 

[mcdawg22]

If they have, I’ve never noticed. I think Vandy has caused some ptsd that just triggers me.

Can’t blame you there.

 

[SirBarksalot]

Your PTSD is definitely kicking in. There’s always a ton of whistling in the swimming events. It’s more pronounced because there’s hardly anyone in the crowd.

Been watching swimming my entire life and never noticed it.
1. you’re definitely right that the lack of a crowd makes it much more noticeable
2. why the f whistle at a swim meet?

 

[Maroonandwhite]

Yes. It’s common for some coaches to whistle during every stroke of their swimmer’s breaststroke race. I’ve been a USA Swimming official for a long time. When you’re walking stroke and coaches do that right behind you, it’s beyond annoying.

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

Agree

Glad my son only swims free and fly. Watching breast stoke is torturous.

 

[willi13]

Swimming events are tough. Anyone who can swim that hard while whistling is a freaking hero in my book!