https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/athletics/48254367
Do you think that was an unfair way to cross the line?
Do you think that was an unfair way to cross the line?
Surely that shouldnt be allowed?
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It's measured from the torso so they gained no advantage over leaning
Other than looking awesome.
Other than looking awesome.
When the American woman was beaten by a falling Barbadian in the last Olympic 400m final, the Americans cried 'cheat'. Of course, their guy won a bronze doing the same thing in the men's final 8 years earlier.
It's not cheating - the way you run the race isn't prescribed, just that you finish when your torso crosses the line. I saw a study suggesting it's slower to dive, but it was talking about baseball players making it to safety - I don't think it is slower when it comes to running.
It's not cheating - the way you run the race isn't prescribed, just that you finish when your torso crosses the line. I saw a study suggesting it's slower to dive, but it was talking about baseball players making it to safety - I don't think it is slower when it comes to running.
