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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No it doesn't. It just means his hands were moving forward slower than Phelps' were.
I base my argument that Phelps won on three major facts:
1. The pad recorded his touch .01 second before Cavic.
2. The photo series published by SI shows Phelps clearly touching the wall while Cavic appears not to be yet. Some people disagree and suggest Cavic is also touching in this photo. If so--at best--this is only evidence of a tie, not a victory for Cavic.
3. Serbia protested, but withdrew their protest after seeing the official video.
It doesn't show that Cavic isn't touching already at all. If you look closely Cavic's fingers could EASILY already be touching.
No it doesn't. It just means his hands were moving forward slower than Phelps' were.
I base my argument that Phelps won on three major facts:
1. The pad recorded his touch .01 second before Cavic.
2. The photo series published by SI shows Phelps clearly touching the wall while Cavic appears not to be yet. Some people disagree and suggest Cavic is also touching in this photo. If so--at best--this is only evidence of a tie, not a victory for Cavic.
3. Serbia protested, but withdrew their protest after seeing the official video.
It doesn't show that Cavic isn't touching already at all. If you look closely Cavic's fingers could EASILY already be touching.
