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!
Out here in the wild west, I have never seen an official comment on a towel on the blocks. It also may have to do with the very real problem of heat in the summer months. Some blocks are faced with black anti skid material that can blister the bottoms of the feet. A towel is, at that time, a safety measure.
Out here in the wild west, I have never seen an official comment on a towel on the blocks. It also may have to do with the very real problem of heat in the summer months. Some blocks are faced with black anti skid material that can blister the bottoms of the feet. A towel is, at that time, a safety measure.
