They did talk about this at one point. I think the gist of it was it is shallower than some pools are but it’s still within the standard regulations. Like there’s a range limit and it’s within it. I’d also point out that deeper pools probably favor athletes from wealthier countries, and upbringings now that I think on it.
it is shallower than some pools are but it’s still within the standard regulations. Like there’s a range limit and it’s within it
Actually, at 2.2m, it’s shallower than the 2.5m minimum currently allowed, but since it was approved specifically before the rule change, it’s exempt.
It must REALLY suck for those who are the best they’ll ever be to risk having their personal bests be slower because of such a bullshit technicality, especially the ones who would otherwise have a chance to break records!
I’d also point out that deeper pools probably favor athletes from wealthier countries, and upbringings now that I think on it.
All of the participants qualified using pools 2.5m or deeper as per the Olympic rules.
They did talk about this at one point. I think the gist of it was it is shallower than some pools are but it’s still within the standard regulations. Like there’s a range limit and it’s within it. I’d also point out that deeper pools probably favor athletes from wealthier countries, and upbringings now that I think on it.
Actually, at 2.2m, it’s shallower than the 2.5m minimum currently allowed, but since it was approved specifically before the rule change, it’s exempt.
It must REALLY suck for those who are the best they’ll ever be to risk having their personal bests be slower because of such a bullshit technicality, especially the ones who would otherwise have a chance to break records!
All of the participants qualified using pools 2.5m or deeper as per the Olympic rules.