[Az-Geocaching] Geocaching in the Olympics

Bill Tomlinson listserv@azgeocaching.com
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:59:37 -0700


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Oops, didn't realize humor needed to be based completely on fact.  I'll work
on that.

-----Original Message-----
From: az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com
[mailto:az-geocaching-admin@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Akerman
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:42 PM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Geocaching in the Olympics


Bill of CacheLess wrote:
 
I think that's an awesome idea, but wouldn't the financial reward convert
the finder into a professional geocacher thereby knocking them out of a
chance to compete when geocaching becomes an Olympic sport?  ;-)
 
Are you thinking that Jim Thorpe and Jesse Owens are still competing in the
Olympics?  
 
Professionals have been competing in the Olympics since 1992.  The old
amateur rules are long gone.

Ken


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