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I didn't think Bob Costas and NBC were trying to insult the small nations as much as remind everyone over and over about the Olympic spirit. Most athletes have no shot at a medal but they compete because of what it means to them and their countries.
They brought up the swimmer from the teeny country that didn't have any competitive swimmers. Nine months before the 2004(?) Olympics he learned to swim. In competition he fell behind by almost an etire pool length. But he kept swimming and the competitors and audience cheered him on like he was going for first place.
That's the type of thing it's all about!
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