The Poisoned Chalice of the Olympic Triathlon Dream

I suppose the only way to start is to say we all saw it coming. Or at least, those that have followed the sport of triathlon for long enough knew what was about to happen. There has yet to be an Olympic Games untouched by selection scandals. Dating all the way back to Sydney in 2000 where the home Australian team turned itself inside out with its selection drama, the glittering face of the Games has been pockmarked by scars and warts. It is refreshing to see that, for once,…

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