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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Here’s a better enlargement of Cavic's finish:
sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../content.6.html
photo: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Flip back to the previous frame on the SI site and you can see by comparison that Phelps has clearly finished ahead of Cavic.
Cavic is reaching out with finger tips while gliding into the wall whereas Phelps fingers are already bent from having hit the wall first.
From Omega Timing: The ends of swimming races are also recorded with OMEGA’s high-speed video cameras which the judges can consult if any dispute should arise.
Photos were also taken by Omega cameras placed directly above the finish line. Serbia coach Kapor Mladen filed an appeal, but accepted the results after reviewing the Omega photos immediately after the race.
www.nbcolympics.com/.../newsid=252336.html
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Here’s a better enlargement of Cavic's finish:
sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../content.6.html
photo: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Flip back to the previous frame on the SI site and you can see by comparison that Phelps has clearly finished ahead of Cavic.
Cavic is reaching out with finger tips while gliding into the wall whereas Phelps fingers are already bent from having hit the wall first.
From Omega Timing: The ends of swimming races are also recorded with OMEGA’s high-speed video cameras which the judges can consult if any dispute should arise.
Photos were also taken by Omega cameras placed directly above the finish line. Serbia coach Kapor Mladen filed an appeal, but accepted the results after reviewing the Omega photos immediately after the race.
www.nbcolympics.com/.../newsid=252336.html
