It is nothing new for politics and sports to collide.
This has already happened in other countries, and the Brazilian federation is no exception.
The lack of rules allows politics to bias their favorites, especially when those employing politics are also the coaches of athletes in the contest for the national team...
After fighting to compete in almost every World Cup in 2011, this year my Federation said I will not race anyone for Olympic points. The justification (and I am not joking...) was that as were other Brazilians with more points than me, their positions should be preserved without the risk that I might take points away by coming in before them. (Seems like a joke, because if I can really beat the other Brazilians, it just indicates I would be a better contender for a Olympic spot.)
Luckily triathlon offers many possibilities with different races, which do not involves federations.
Although disappointed that I will not being able to compete in the Olympic Games, I am very optimistic to start a new season with several non-draft cups and also the Ironman series.
I could not be on a better team or in a better place to tread this new path!! Training with Siri Lindley in Santa Monica, CA. has brought back the pleasure of working hard. She really knows how to make us give it our all, each and every day!!
I can't wait to start racing on 2012!!
Ironman, Here I come!!!
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