I always appreciate a good laugh over twisted logic. The fact that swimmers are generally photographed from the chest or waist up is that it is the only time you can actually see their faces. If they photographed them from the waist down -- as you are suggesting -- it could be anyone on the team. Interviews with guys when the camera is on their crotch and not their face isn't as effective when discussing their performance. While getting farther away would show off their manhood, the interviewer and the swimmer would be too far to be effective and also most likely have people walking in front of the camera.
During actual swimming events the only part of the swimmer that is real view is the head and shoulders so that is the logical place for the camera. In soccer or other sports the feet are where the action is and having long body shots are more effective. Since they are also contact sports you see the men actually touching and hand placement is the interesting shot. (as we have all seen wrestlers and footballers grabbing a handful of manhood from time to time) Sports casters and cameramen are there to record the action of the sport and talk to the athlete. Sport shows are there to see the action of the sport and talk to the men playing - not to titilate the crotch watcher. If you are looking for a fashion show you should go to Youtube where there are a myriad of fashion shows for swimwear and underwear -- a bulge watchers paradise.
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