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.
What a great race! Cavic and Phelps both deserved Gold - but it doesn't work that way.
I think that the winner is the one who touches the finish line first. Cavic supporters are claiming that the outside edge of the pad is the finish line. If you are using touchpads the finish line is a bit further - that very small distance that the pad must move to trigger the timing system.
What a great race! Cavic and Phelps both deserved Gold - but it doesn't work that way.
I think that the winner is the one who touches the finish line first. Cavic supporters are claiming that the outside edge of the pad is the finish line. If you are using touchpads the finish line is a bit further - that very small distance that the pad must move to trigger the timing system.
