There is an interesting article at the Swimming World website www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../26979.asp.
Some how the touch pad doesn't jibe with what everyone saw and there is no appeal.I like the suggestion that it takes 2 for a DQ,either 2 judges or a judge and the touch pad.I also think video evidence should be allowed for appeal.
The Dallas Morning News had a front page story about this today. The story included screen captures of the start and it was clear that the final swimmer did not leave the block before the third swimmer touched.
The team scores going into the last relay were such that Southlake would win the team state championship by finishing the relay in any place. You know that the coach told the swimmers to take no chances on the starts. The video and photos show that the swimmers did what they were supposed to do. This is a really unfortunate event for everyone involved.
The Dallas Morning News had a front page story about this today. The story included screen captures of the start and it was clear that the final swimmer did not leave the block before the third swimmer touched.
The team scores going into the last relay were such that Southlake would win the team state championship by finishing the relay in any place. You know that the coach told the swimmers to take no chances on the starts. The video and photos show that the swimmers did what they were supposed to do. This is a really unfortunate event for everyone involved.
