That allows the swimmers to build toward this meet, which once was the best in the world in non-Olympic years.
For cycling to be recognised in a non-Olympic year would have been unheard of.
Since its inception in 1978, the festival has been held in every non-Olympic year.
In non-Olympic years it is the highlight of the international rowing calendar.
This would also open doors to coverage in non-Olympic years, the ones which are currently closed to us.
The Goodwill Games are held every four years during the summer in even non-Olympic years.
Until 2000 it was only held in non-Olympic years but since 2000 has been held every year.
Clearly, a dog show is bound to snare more viewers in non-Olympic years than a nice curling tournament.
For cycling to be recognised in a non-Olympic year, a few years ago would be unheard of, yet it's happened.
Support from other sources during non-Olympic years has been almost nonexistent.