Sir, - Janet Evans' performance at the press conference following her elimination from the 400 metres freestyle event, reminded me of comedienne June Rogers' wonderful "Jacinta O'Brien" routine. For two reasons, I would encourage Janet to take up Irish dancing: she would have a better chance of winning medals than in Olympic swimming, and she could also satisfy her desire to pull pigtails. - Yours, etc.,
Ludford Road,
Dublin 16.