Why Olympic Athletes From other Countries Train in the US
Olympics athletes from around the world have come to the United States to do their training. What draws them away from their home countries to train in a place that is foreign to them? The answer can be found in general expertise, the desire to train with the best in a particular sport, and even an attempt to escape persecution.
Many foreign athletes flock to the U.S. to train because of the reputation that the U.S has for expertise in Olympic sport in general. Its overall history of being a major competitor in the Olympics and supporting its athletes draws foreign athletes who wish to learn from this tradi
There are multiple reasons why foreign athletes train in the United States. Some do it because of the United States’ overall track record of success in the Olympics as well as its overwhelming support of Olympic athletes. Others come to learn more about the training rituals of the U.S. in the Olympic sports in which it excels, most notably aquatic sports. Still others travel in part to escape hostile circumstances in their home countries. Training in the U.S. is a trend that is not likely to end anytime soon.
tion and benefit from this support. In many cases, the facilities for training in the U.S. have more funding than in cert