Judgement day - Famous disqualifications
Craig Lord on why it is time to introduce video evidence to resolve disputes over debatable disqualifications and dodgy decisions.
Let?s be clear: most swimmers fresh from being disqualified for a rule infraction during a race or fresh from having a timing decision go against them in years gone by will, understandably, argue for the best possible result and, where necessary, argue their innocence whether innocent or otherwise. And by their side will be coaches and managers, the wiser among them brandishing a rulebook.
