So i was at a swim meet this weekend and a guy was using a towel on the starting blocks because there was zero traction on the tops. The offical came over right before the heat started and told the guy he couldnt use the towel because it was an artifical surface and it gave him an unfair advantage (i was in the lane next to him and i overheard the conversation). I was bored between events and looked at the rules and didnt see anything about this. Was the official right? If not, im bringing a towel next time too!
I seem to remember a lot of the Olympians drying the blocks with towels before their races.
I've seen this done at a masters meet, but can't remember when someone has left a towel on the block during a start. Wonder if a towel on the block's deck might affect the reaction time recording that happens at some meets?
I seem to remember a lot of the Olympians drying the blocks with towels before their races.
I've seen this done at a masters meet, but can't remember when someone has left a towel on the block during a start. Wonder if a towel on the block's deck might affect the reaction time recording that happens at some meets?
