Hey all,
Does anyone know what the current USMS rules are regarding drafting? Is this the same as the FINA rules?
Thanks! :coffee:
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According to the USMS rules, drafting off of another competitor is specifically discussed as grounds for disqualification only in long distance pool events.
For open water events, drafting is discussed only as it pertains to drafting off of an escort vessel.
Based on the FINA rules that DQ'd Hackett, they are pretty hot on interferring with another swimmmer.
Drafting IMO is not interfering but then again, 'Open Water' is a bit of a misnomer at least in terms of the Olympic venue. The 'Open Water' races are being conducted on the same course as the rowing events. Seems like they could take the lanes out of the pool and get as much turbulance. How about some wind, waves, current & navigation challenges?
Tree
According to the USMS rules, drafting off of another competitor is specifically discussed as grounds for disqualification only in long distance pool events.
For open water events, drafting is discussed only as it pertains to drafting off of an escort vessel.
Based on the FINA rules that DQ'd Hackett, they are pretty hot on interferring with another swimmmer.
Drafting IMO is not interfering but then again, 'Open Water' is a bit of a misnomer at least in terms of the Olympic venue. The 'Open Water' races are being conducted on the same course as the rowing events. Seems like they could take the lanes out of the pool and get as much turbulance. How about some wind, waves, current & navigation challenges?
Tree
