Tom,
I hope you and others can see the point of view that Pierre and his sponsors have taken. Look back at the Canadian sprinter who tested positive for doping. Sponsors shunned him and the rest of the team.
Pierre is a great guy and in my opinion is just trying to appease the sponsors so everyone is happy and the event is not shrouded in controversy.
You are still making head lines with amazing performances and I commend you.
I have also sent Pierre a letter stating if you are allowed to participate that I be your first pull and you can put me out of my misery.
I believe this is a great opportunity for all the athletes involved and the sponsors have put up a lot of money to bring the 12 of us together. I am the one that has to travel the farthest for only 5 days of competition. Do you think I'll be at the top of my game?
I train hard as I'm sure the rest of the athletes who were invited are and I believe we are all blessed for being invited.
I believe Pierre and his sponsors are on the verge of a breakthrough in the sport of competitive freediving. This is the first of it's kind and the first that is finally showing the world that we are legitamate athletes by giving away something that has never been given before. COLD HARD CASH!!!!!!
It would be a shame if you were not reinvited, but I hope you and the others don't hold Pierre to blame.
To all the athletes involved I am looking forward to meeting you all, train hard, be safe.
DSV
