> For example, in swimming, only two participants per nation are allowed.
Really? http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?TabId=0&...
Really? http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?TabId=0&...
I'm from Australia, and we have the same issue. The Jamacians have a similar issue in the sprints (I think you can enter 3 per event there).
I'm not sure what you think that shows - perhaps you are missing that there are many different swimming events?