America is not the only nation to buy the pride of athletes. This year countries have even purchased their competitors from other nations in order to gain glory for their homeland. The American competitors have become so concerned with monetary gain that it wouldn't be suprising to see them phone a friend or poll the audience from the starting block. However, it is the individual athlete who has been the torchbearer of the true Olympic spirit. The honor is still there for the taking, but it looks like this year it will be those who come in fourth, fifth and sixth who will hold the glory of true Olympic competition.
Athletes are certainly due some compensation.
However, in the past a Wheaties box would suffice. T O P 2000, University of South Florida The Oracle Newspaper. All rights reserved.