My point... there is honor in representing your country ... that is unique...... and winning a medal... priceless. We honor and respect all of the sailors working that hard to represent the US... winning something is icing....
China had sailors who had never raced catamarans before and they represented their country at the last multihull event.... better still... they beat the USA.
There is no backdoor... just opportunities that are now global. Its like being allowed to buy a lottery ticket.... no play... no shot. To your point about skill.... This is why some argue that it is tougher to win a Worlds then a Medal..
Somehow.... we remember medal winners more so then the world champ top finishes.
