monty wrote:
<<And will Luis be a "strong(er) bet" than Le Corre and Bergere: I don't think so>>
I was referring to the MTR. And you are right, nothing thus far to show he is ahead of those two in the open race, but he isn't far behind, and still has the best swim and bike tactics on that team. It really was through his efforts that Bergere even won the world title, and said so...Could be that role for him to play once again?I was talking about the MTR too, obviously: Luis is not a contender in the individual race (on recent form: if only it were 2020!). Both those two are better bets for the MTR than Luis. Any 'better swim and bike tactics' will have minimal effect in the MTR
Diabolo wrote:
chrisb12 wrote:
jcgiraSHT wrote:
Actually in his IG he is says that his dream is still alive and plans on being back training soon. That does not make the selection much easier....
Yes, I read this, he hasn't been written off yet.
The good news is that what will be likely most impacted (the swim) is also where he's naturally the best. So may take him less time to get back to great fitness and won't lose as much feel for the water as lesser swimmers may. Still will be an uphill battle for him unfortunately. And ultimately a really tough decision for the French selection committee (I think he was their best chance at the individual medal among the men).
The catch is that selections have to be made and passed to the NOC by 7 June. Maybe the French will be brave and go with him. I don't know how the system works for subbing an athlete in closer to 30 July if his rehab is not complete.
I can see him being able to retain or even enhance his run in the next 75 days and, depending on the break, his cycling fitness can be maintained. As you say above, his swim will remain (with a month's swimming in July) above the standard required for the individual.
And it'd be a good storyline for the domestic and international media.