FINA...in their grand wisdom, has decided NOT to make Libby Lenton's 52.99 as a world record. This has been reported the the Herald Sun out of Australia.
Once again, FINA shows that it is run by politicans, not swimmers or swimming fans.
So, Thank You FINA for once again screwing things up.
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I agree with this, but I do think it's the wrong decision. It is clear to everyone that Libby Lenton swam a 100 meter freestyle. Her split was recorded with electronic equipment, and as you mentioned, would have counted if this was a women's relay. So what's the difference? The only difference I see is she was swimming with a fast man next to her. So, whether stated or not, the fact she may have gotten some benefit from drafting had to be a factor in their decision.
Can we take this same scenario with a slight twist?:
It's a Masters meet
Sanctioned by Fina
Timed Finals, Swum Coed (mixed genders in same heat)
Lane 4 is John Deer (whatever age)
Lane 5 is Jane Doe (no relation and, also, whatever age)
100m Free (LCM)
John Doe does a poor swim (for him, that is) doing 51.00 but still faster than Jane
Jane Doe does a 52.98It will count as a Masters (World) Record. Nobody denies this.
But, will it count as a pure, open, complete and total World Record?
She was -after all- swimming next to a faster man.....
:dunno:
I agree with this, but I do think it's the wrong decision. It is clear to everyone that Libby Lenton swam a 100 meter freestyle. Her split was recorded with electronic equipment, and as you mentioned, would have counted if this was a women's relay. So what's the difference? The only difference I see is she was swimming with a fast man next to her. So, whether stated or not, the fact she may have gotten some benefit from drafting had to be a factor in their decision.
Can we take this same scenario with a slight twist?:
It's a Masters meet
Sanctioned by Fina
Timed Finals, Swum Coed (mixed genders in same heat)
Lane 4 is John Deer (whatever age)
Lane 5 is Jane Doe (no relation and, also, whatever age)
100m Free (LCM)
John Doe does a poor swim (for him, that is) doing 51.00 but still faster than Jane
Jane Doe does a 52.98It will count as a Masters (World) Record. Nobody denies this.
But, will it count as a pure, open, complete and total World Record?
She was -after all- swimming next to a faster man.....
:dunno:
