Sam Fricker

Anyone else think it's strange that Sam has gone home already after the Doha games while the rest of his team mates are all still there showing their support for the other divers still competing. I know he has not done as well as he wanted and Kurtis has outdone him but he still could have stayed to show support for fellow team members.
 
Anyone else think it's strange that Sam has gone home already after the Doha games while the rest of his team mates are all still there showing their support for the other divers still competing. I know he has not done as well as he wanted and Kurtis has outdone him but he still could have stayed to show support for fellow team members.
It is a bit strange. He did place like 20 in the Synchro with Kurtis and I don't think he had anything he competed in at Doha.

So maybe hes just come back asap cause of other scheduled appearances/public events. Or hes needing to get ready for some other comp thats happening soon?

Idk if hes aiming to join the next Olympic Team or the next commonwealth games team. Or if those teams still have openings.
 
Is it worth noting that He might be considering winding down on diving content and changing his focus onto the podcast stuff too? I mean he does have that ankle injury which can't be helping in comps

Podcasting has more money potential with advertising, sponsors and starting up merch line opportunities then compared to diving.
 
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Here’s my take on it:
He’s from a conservative family where the dad is dominant force. Sam’s cut because the dad’s cut and the dad would think anything else is irresponsible parenting. Sam is a liberal voter, not because HE necessarily thinks they’re the best, but because the dad has indoctrinated the family’s thinking.