In case you were sleeping, Wambui has been DQd from the 800 for stepping on the lane line at the start of her heat.
The guy on the BBC says this is clearly a violation by Wambui. In my mind, it's probably a violation. She probably touched the line at the very beginning but it's not 100% and I certainly wouldn't DQ someone from an 800 prelim for it.
Come on. He right foot might have been right next to the line.
Here is a super slow mo video that I made.
She's on the line and quite clearly.
Argue that the rule is stupid, that there's too many DQs or whatever lame whiny claim thread you wish to but the runner is clearly on the line in your own video you dweeb
If she's an extreme supinator it's possible that the outside of her right foot landed but the inside of her right foot hovered 'over' the line never making contact. If that's the case would she still be DQ'd?
Tough call. But that's getting too precise. Could be the same thing if that part of the foot stayed off the ground above the spike and the spike was inside. I think you have to go with the top view. Same thing happens in long jump with the front of the shoe off the ground.
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I still don’t understand why you are DQd for one step on the line. I’ve never seen this before. The rule is 2 steps and you’re out, not 1. Saying you can’t step on the line with one foot would be like if you touch the lane line in a car for a split second then you get your license suspended.
These championships are a total joke. This might be the last indoor world championships ever because athletes aren’t going to want to sacrifice their outdoor season for this garbages. Just train through it.
"Come on. He right foot might have been right next to the line."
Freudian slip mate? But I agree nonetheless.
Wambuii should have been DQ'd for a very different reason.
sbeefyk2 wrote:
I still don’t understand why you are DQd for one step on the line. I’ve never seen this before. The rule is 2 steps and you’re out, not 1. Saying you can’t step on the line with one foot would be like if you touch the lane line in a car for a split second then you get your license suspended.
IAAF/USATF Rules:
DQ if competitor steps on the line with one step
NCAA Rules:
DQ if competitor has two consecutive steps with either both feet or a single foot on the line
NFHS
DQ if competitor steps on the line with three or more consecutive steps with either or both feet
How many times does this need to be repeated recently? I'm amazed how ignorant track fans are of basic rules. I understand there are a lot of them and they vary by level, but I guarantee that football fans are well aware of differences like two feet in versus one foot in for a catch, or being allowed/not allowed to bat a punted football back into the field after it crosses the goal line.
IAAF, USATF and NCAA available online:
http://www.usatf.org/Resources-for---/-groups-officials-/Officiating-Resources/Rulebooks---Current.aspxsbeefyk2 wrote:
I still don’t understand why you are DQd for one step on the line. I’ve never seen this before. The rule is 2 steps and you’re out, not 1. Saying you can’t step on the line with one foot would be like if you touch the lane line in a car for a split second then you get your license suspended.
The rule is one foot on the line and you're out in international championship competition. Learn the rules.
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