Cant remember where I read it, but I heard that someone is petitioning to have Popov's 50 LCM Free world record expunged since it was done in a time trial.
I disagree. If it was done legally, it should stand as a WR.
Meets are there to crown champions and award medals etc under race circumstances, but the pool and the clock are there all the time, taking on all comers.
Steve
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Ian Crocker broke the 50 BU WR in a time trial sometime last year, only to have Roland Schoeman break it in Montreal last summer. I believe the criteria for a WR is with the accuracy and set up of the timing system, witnesses (back up) at the timing table, and accurate method of submitting paperwork. The petitioner would have to have some kind of evidence that the set up, back up, and submission was inaccurate.
Ian Crocker broke the 50 BU WR in a time trial sometime last year, only to have Roland Schoeman break it in Montreal last summer. I believe the criteria for a WR is with the accuracy and set up of the timing system, witnesses (back up) at the timing table, and accurate method of submitting paperwork. The petitioner would have to have some kind of evidence that the set up, back up, and submission was inaccurate.
