Brett Sheffield on Nostr: The #Olympics is an odd beast in the sporting world. You'd think that you're watching ...

The #Olympics is an odd beast in the sporting world. You'd think that you're watching the best from each country compete, but that's often not the case.

Number one on your national rankings for several years? Highest ranked internationally? First from your country in 30 years to win major international events? You're at your peak, and the Olympics is in *your* capital city.

Well tough.

The selectors picked someone else. You were too northern. Or too Scottish. Or just not their pet.