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As yet another Greek-American, I think it's pathetic that Greece is being criticized for taking advantage of this IOC rule. Why not?

Olympic athletes have been representing other countries for years. I can remember when I was a kid, hearing of some swimmers training @ Univ of Miami, who were going to represent some other country...and we're taking 30 some years ago!

For years, athletes have tried to "cheat" their way onto Olympic teams - they dont' care who they represent, just that they are AT THE OLYMPICS.

Remember the movie Muriel's Wedding? A South African swimmer wanted to marry ANY Australian, so he could compete in the Olympics. Same thing.

So, why pick on Greece? It's the athletes who are trying out for these teams that should be criticized. OR should they? If you've trained all your life for one shot, and you could legally have a chance to win, wouldn't you go for it too?