These blocks are no different than any other equipment advance in swimming...
I'm sure the first time the angeled track starting blocks were introduced, all the track athletes were also concerned it violated the time-proven starts from a flat foot, or toes without the blocks.
I think we all need to see how FINA rules on these. UNtil then, they are a novelty. After that, they may be the next gotta-have at any new venues.
These blocks are no different than any other equipment advance in swimming...
I'm sure the first time the angeled track starting blocks were introduced, all the track athletes were also concerned it violated the time-proven starts from a flat foot, or toes without the blocks.
I think we all need to see how FINA rules on these. UNtil then, they are a novelty. After that, they may be the next gotta-have at any new venues.
