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?
I think if she was drafting (I don't think she was) that would be called race strategy.
I actually agree with this George. Swimmers learn to draft very early on. I watched it all the time at age group meets, especially at UIPUI's more elite meets. I watched your video and I DO think she got a draft the first 50, and definately did not on the last 50. But not giving it to her because of a draft would be wrong. They state it is because the event is not an event that counts toward world records. I think that should have been more clear before the event was swum so all participating were aware of it. Then this would not be a discussion. Libby would be jazzed to have gone that fast, but known it did not count. And since folks say she took this well, maybe she DID know.
I think if she was drafting (I don't think she was) that would be called race strategy.
I actually agree with this George. Swimmers learn to draft very early on. I watched it all the time at age group meets, especially at UIPUI's more elite meets. I watched your video and I DO think she got a draft the first 50, and definately did not on the last 50. But not giving it to her because of a draft would be wrong. They state it is because the event is not an event that counts toward world records. I think that should have been more clear before the event was swum so all participating were aware of it. Then this would not be a discussion. Libby would be jazzed to have gone that fast, but known it did not count. And since folks say she took this well, maybe she DID know.
