The FINA rules say no but not considering the rulebook, should Libby Lenton's 52.99 go in the record books. There has been alot of debate on this in the other thread. What do you think?
If she benefitted from the draft for even 1/3 of the race then she had a benefit she would never have when swimming against other women.
Other women don't go out fast and fade at the turn? Ever?
As for Popov's record, don't FINA rules allow records from time trials? This issue really has nothing to do with drafting, that is just my personal opinion. Having said that, if FINA rules do not specify a mixed relay as being WR material then there is nothing more to discuss really.
And yet FINA rules count a lead-off for a relay that is later DQ'd. So it is not unambiguous. And the whole reason this argument exists is because many people think the "explanation" is the after the fact, because they cannot say what they want to.
Lastly, I don't think my opinion makes me a jerk but if it does I will wear the badge with pride.
I think the opinion is jerky. Not the person.
If she benefitted from the draft for even 1/3 of the race then she had a benefit she would never have when swimming against other women.
Other women don't go out fast and fade at the turn? Ever?
As for Popov's record, don't FINA rules allow records from time trials? This issue really has nothing to do with drafting, that is just my personal opinion. Having said that, if FINA rules do not specify a mixed relay as being WR material then there is nothing more to discuss really.
And yet FINA rules count a lead-off for a relay that is later DQ'd. So it is not unambiguous. And the whole reason this argument exists is because many people think the "explanation" is the after the fact, because they cannot say what they want to.
Lastly, I don't think my opinion makes me a jerk but if it does I will wear the badge with pride.
I think the opinion is jerky. Not the person.
