2:18 wrote:
I'm no expert either but I would need to see a side photo to see if both knees were locked . Don't be a hater just move on to something that interest you and leave this up to the judges. Maybe the camera man was standing in the way of the judge so she couldn't see. Or maybe the crowd was doing the wave at the time and it was the judges turn to stand up and wave. You know they are just human and trying to fit in but it's hard for them with you calling out every little thing they miss.
You don't know what you're talking about regarding race walking rules.
Many decades ago they were looking for both legs to be straight but not today. The biggest change happened at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Read about the coach who came from Europe to coach the Mexican race walkers. Do some research on your own on the history of race walking rules. it's interesting how they have changed over the years.
Now about the straight leg...
The leg that is advancing to the rear must be straightened only when the heel first contacts the ground and remain straightened until the leg has passed just beneath the body just beyond perpendicular to the ground. After that point the needy can be bent. And of course the swing leg that is moving forward can also be bent. So there is only one leg that must be straightened and that is the support leg and it must only be straightened for a very brief period of time: from heel first contact with the ground until it has just passed perpendicular.
I hope this helps you! It really is a fun Sport and frankly when I do it it makes me laugh because I know I'm pumping my arms and legs so fast, 210 to 220 steps a minute! It must look like Super Mario or something.