Last week’s LEN European Masters Championships was plagued by long lines, as a reported 10,000 swimmers struggled to even make their way into the aquatic center. Warm ups were minimal, and there were dozens of heats per event.
Masters swimmer Verity Dobbie addressed the issues athletes and spectators faced in an open letter to David Sparkes, the Chief Executive of British Swimming. Dobbie acknowledged the positive experiences some athletes enjoyed, and did note that the situation improved over the course of the meet. However, she also argues that adequate plans were not made, and that the overwhelming popularity of London as a destination should have been given more consideration.
“The errors and missteps taken by LEN in delivering this event are too numerous to mention and I can only conclude that the income from the Masters had a greater priority then delivering a memorable competitive experience for them.” she writes.
Dobbie also added, “Make no mistake David, the debacle we have witnessed in London this week is firmly at your door, a fact eloquently corroborated by your absence from the event.”
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