Okay, this is not so much about betting, but it just shows the uncertainty of sport.

Unless the Olympic swimmimg selectors show some common sense and bend their ridiculously strict qualifying rules, Ian Thorpe won't be able to defend his 400m freestyle title at Athens this year. I didn't see it, but apparently in his heat today, he overbalanced on the blocks, fell in prematurely and was disqualified!!! Under the rules, that's it. He doesn't get a chance to defend his title, despite the fact that he is obviously the best swimmer in the world over 400m!!! Australia may be lucky in that Grant Hackett will possibly win the event anyway, but I still think it stinks!

[ This Message was edited by: sportznut on 2004-03-27 17:04 ]