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  • E-mail from Athens: American athletes facing hostile crowds

    08/19/2004 12:23:40 PM PDT · by buzzyboop · 35 replies · 1,867+ views
    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | August 19, 2004 | Dejan Kovacevic
    Swin Cash sounded pretty miffed when a predominantly Greek crowd jeered the U.S. men in their upset loss Sunday to Puerto Rico. She and her teammates were in the crowd, and they heard more than a few of the invectives aimed at the Americans...It seems it is acceptable for any nation's fans to chant or sing for their team or individual at any event without being interrupted, save those of the United States. The moment a chant of "U-S-A!" breaks out, as it does in most venues where Americans compete, it is drowned out by whistles. That is the European...