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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What's wrong with declaring a TIE?
The finish order will continue to be defined by the limits of the technology/equipment. Let them split the time, hell, give each one-half of the medal, and await the rematch.
Before touchpads, the place judge called the order of finish which overruled the hand held analog stopwatches. I know an NCAA All-American who won a 50 free and admitted he never touch the wall, and I survived a protested 1st with a time :0.1 secs slower than 2nd.
Maybe the first swimmer to push the button that sets off the Rube Goldberg device that releases 1000's of endorsement dollahs is the winner?
You learn more from your losses than your wins.
What's wrong with declaring a TIE?
The finish order will continue to be defined by the limits of the technology/equipment. Let them split the time, hell, give each one-half of the medal, and await the rematch.
Before touchpads, the place judge called the order of finish which overruled the hand held analog stopwatches. I know an NCAA All-American who won a 50 free and admitted he never touch the wall, and I survived a protested 1st with a time :0.1 secs slower than 2nd.
Maybe the first swimmer to push the button that sets off the Rube Goldberg device that releases 1000's of endorsement dollahs is the winner?
You learn more from your losses than your wins.
