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)
www.swimchampions.com/.../
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.
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If you watch the Omega guy's video, about 2/3 through it be ready to hit to pause button. Cavic is on the left, Phelps on right; it's an underwater view. This will help show why there are those (including this Omega guy) who think Cavic's fingers touched first. Visual perspective with underwater is tricky but it sure looks like Cavic is there first.
By the way, when we watched it the first time live I suspect every reader of the Forum thought Cavic won. It was an utter shock when they said Phelps won. I accept entirely the explanation that it takes a certain amount of pressure to activate the touch pad. Phelps won. But this video image sure "looks" like Cavic got there first. Watch it.
If you watch the Omega guy's video, about 2/3 through it be ready to hit to pause button. Cavic is on the left, Phelps on right; it's an underwater view. This will help show why there are those (including this Omega guy) who think Cavic's fingers touched first. Visual perspective with underwater is tricky but it sure looks like Cavic is there first.
By the way, when we watched it the first time live I suspect every reader of the Forum thought Cavic won. It was an utter shock when they said Phelps won. I accept entirely the explanation that it takes a certain amount of pressure to activate the touch pad. Phelps won. But this video image sure "looks" like Cavic got there first. Watch it.
