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?
OK, so many people saying "no" feel Lenton got an advantage due to Phelps swimming in the next lane. So, do you also think Bob Beamon's phenomenal long jump record in the 1968 Olympics shouldn't have been allowed? After all, the jump was done in Mexico City at 7,400 feet with the maximum allowable tailwind at his back. These factors definitely gave Beamon an "advantage." Maybe not over the other competitors on that day, but certainly over people who previously jumped at sea level with no wind aid.
OK, so many people saying "no" feel Lenton got an advantage due to Phelps swimming in the next lane. So, do you also think Bob Beamon's phenomenal long jump record in the 1968 Olympics shouldn't have been allowed? After all, the jump was done in Mexico City at 7,400 feet with the maximum allowable tailwind at his back. These factors definitely gave Beamon an "advantage." Maybe not over the other competitors on that day, but certainly over people who previously jumped at sea level with no wind aid.
