Sure, we all get kicked, punched, slapped and pummeled during the swim. It is a part of the deal.
I just heard about someone who, in a recent race, was the subject of more than the usual - to the point where this person was pulled under and pointedly attacked. The ultimate effect was a much slower swim finish than the normal front of the pack and an atypical overall placing. Obviously witnesses will never be found and the person seems unlikely to report the situation.
Just how often does the swim become a site of competitive aggression/personal attack ? Or is this virtually unheard of ?
I just heard about someone who, in a recent race, was the subject of more than the usual - to the point where this person was pulled under and pointedly attacked. The ultimate effect was a much slower swim finish than the normal front of the pack and an atypical overall placing. Obviously witnesses will never be found and the person seems unlikely to report the situation.
Just how often does the swim become a site of competitive aggression/personal attack ? Or is this virtually unheard of ?