I searched and couldn't find this posted, but I could have missed it.
Anyways, its pretty interesting because the official basically says Cavic touched first, but didn't "push" and slid, while Phelps pushed with force, etc etc. (He talks about this right at halfway through the video)
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Personally I think you have to live with however the time system works as long as it is functional. If it was functional and Cavic didn't press hard enough, its tough luck.
The only alternative is to just present a "tie" when you are within the margin of error of the equipment.
Unless the timing pad "malfunctions" - which there was no direct evidence of - the general rule has always been that you need to touch the pad and stop it. I have had coaches tell me from an 8 year old "age-grouper" on that you need to make certain you touch the pad weight adequate force (which honestly is not that much, even with the old school equipment). I honestly don't feel one bit bad for Cavic - he failed to do what almost every competitive swimmer learns from early on.
Exactly. Why is this even an issue?
Unless the timing pad "malfunctions" - which there was no direct evidence of - the general rule has always been that you need to touch the pad and stop it. I have had coaches tell me from an 8 year old "age-grouper" on that you need to make certain you touch the pad weight adequate force (which honestly is not that much, even with the old school equipment). I honestly don't feel one bit bad for Cavic - he failed to do what almost every competitive swimmer learns from early on.
Exactly. Why is this even an issue?
