[who_would_fardels_bear]

Swimmers have shorter and less lucrative careers than golfers. Also, the pools will be chlorinated.

The real sorry souls are those who feel the need to compete in the boating events.

The marathon could also prove to be a very interesting event depending on the route.

[nickedknack]

Isn’t triathlon now an Olympic sport? If so, imagine what the open water swimmers will have to face — much more pollution & germs than just Zika. Nasty, ugly stuff.