I've noticed that, partly as a result of Covid, a number of US colleges/universities are permanently cutting track and field teams, with the majority of cuts for male athletes - a lot of female teams are staying. In recent years a number if our junior athletes have headed to the US drawn by scholarship offers, coaching and the hope of regular competition, and many of the boys may no longer have that option.
I also wonder what this may mean for future US participation at the professional level. Fewer US medallists at world/Olympic level a few years down the line? The best will still flourish, but later developers may not have the chance to do so.
Thoughts?
I also wonder what this may mean for future US participation at the professional level. Fewer US medallists at world/Olympic level a few years down the line? The best will still flourish, but later developers may not have the chance to do so.
Thoughts?
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