Another reporter shifted direction, turning his microphone toward Coach Richard.
"Coach," he said, "earlier this year, swimming was in serious trouble. After the drug scandal, dozens of athletes were banned, disqualified, or removed from the Olympic scene. Many people believed the swimming events would collapse entirely."
Murmurs rippled through the press.
"You somehow managed to compile a list of new athletes," the reporter continued, "and not only that—you qualified more swimmers than the previous Olympic trials. You once said someone helped you make those decisions. You promised to reveal who it was."
Coach Richard nodded slowly.
"Yes," he said. "I did."
The reporters leaned in.
"So," another voice pressed, "who helped you? You said you would tell us the person after the Olympics, so we are all curious who that person is who assisted you?"
The reporters all looked at Richard, waiting eagerly for him.
Richard turned slightly and gestured toward Dayo.
"Him," he said.
