World Athletics Championships 2017

[Lord Camomile]

Ohhh dear.

 

[Casual Observer]

Oh shit. And it was the Germans (next lane) who were protesting.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Ohhh dear.

Is that disqualification?

 

[Lord Camomile]

Is that disqualification?

I think it probably is, aye.

BBC notably quiet on the German objection that Cram mentioned...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I think it probably is, aye.

BBC notably quiet on the German objection that Cram mentioned...

Never seen that before. Fucker.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Perfect sport photograph

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Perfect sport photograph

It is, but the colour of the medal is wrong. No way he was catching them.

 

[strung out]

I think it probably is, aye.

BBC notably quiet on the German objection that Cram mentioned...

I think it depends - there was no distance advantage, and as long as they haven't obstructed another runner then you can step out of your lane on the outside.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Never seen that before. Fucker.

At least a couple of athletes have been DQ'd earlier in these chaps for stepping on the line of the lanes; you're just not allowed to do it, simple as that.

I don't think BBC would be talking about the silver if they knew they were going to get DQ'd, but maybe they're just waiting until it's confirmed.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I think it depends - there was no distance advantage, and as long as they haven't obstructed another runner then you can step out of your lane on the outside.

I will hold onto this until told otherwise!

 

[littlebabyjesus]

At least a couple of athletes have been DQ'd earlier in these chaps for stepping on the line of the lanes; you're just not allowed to do it, simple as that.

I don't think BBC would be talking about the silver if they knew they were going to get DQ'd, but maybe they're just waiting until it's confirmed.

BBC is saying nothing.

 

[kabbes]

Is that disqualification?

Well that's the question. It's not helped Britain, so the judges will need to decide if it impinged on Germany.

Also, she looks like she's on the line to me, but I don't know if that counts or not.

 

[Corax]

That was just utterly ridiculous by the men's 4x100 team

 

[felixthecat]

Has anyone heard the split times for the GB men yet?

 

[Lord Camomile]

Well that's the question. It's not helped Britain, so the judges will need to decide if it impinged on Germany.

Also, she looks like she's on the line to me, but I don't know if that counts or not.

I honestly don't know if advantage/disadvantage comes into it, but athletes were definitely disqualified for just stepping on the line earlier in the champs.

Has anyone heard the split times for the GB men yet?

I think it was approximately "holy shit that was fast", there or thereabouts.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I will hold onto this until told otherwise!

She didn't gain an advantage and didn't impede anyone. But they have been fussy over the rules, a bit rules for rules' sake.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I can't watch the news because I'm avoiding the football scores, so someone let me know if anything's announced!

 

[Corax]

I can't watch the news because I'm avoiding the football scores, so someone let me know if anything's announced!

Brighton beat Chelsea 5-0

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

I think the claim that it's the third fastest time ever (37.47) needs an urgent fact check

37.40 United States

United States Barcelona, Spain 1992-08-08 1992 Barcelona Olympics Michael Marsh; Leroy Burrell; Dennis Mitchell; Carl Lewis
37.40 United States

United States Stuttgart, Germany 1993-08-21 1993 World Championships Semi-Final Jon Drummond; Andre Cason; Dennis Mitchell; Leroy Burrell
37.10 Jamaica

Jamaica Beijing, China 2008-08-22 [4] 2008 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Usain Bolt; Asafa Powell
37.04 Jamaica

Jamaica Daegu, Korea 2011-09-04 [5] 2011 World Championships Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt
36.84 Jamaica

Jamaica London, United Kingdom 2012-08-11 [6] 2012 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt

That's the recent progression of the world record, there's been a fair few other races under that time.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I think the claim that it's the third fastest time ever (37.47) needs an urgent fact check

37.40 United States

United States Barcelona, Spain 1992-08-08 1992 Barcelona Olympics Michael Marsh; Leroy Burrell; Dennis Mitchell; Carl Lewis
37.40 United States

United States Stuttgart, Germany 1993-08-21 1993 World Championships Semi-Final Jon Drummond; Andre Cason; Dennis Mitchell; Leroy Burrell
37.10 Jamaica

Jamaica Beijing, China 2008-08-22 [4] 2008 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Usain Bolt; Asafa Powell
37.04 Jamaica

Jamaica Daegu, Korea 2011-09-04 [5] 2011 World Championships Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt
36.84 Jamaica

Jamaica London, United Kingdom 2012-08-11 [6] 2012 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt

That's the progression of the world record, there's been a fair few other races under that time.

Maybe they meant third fastest nation?

 

[kabbes]

Were any of those subsequently struck out for drug offences?

 

[belboid]

I think the claim that it's the third fastest time ever (37.47) needs an urgent fact check

37.40 United States

United States Barcelona, Spain 1992-08-08 1992 Barcelona Olympics Michael Marsh; Leroy Burrell; Dennis Mitchell; Carl Lewis
37.40 United States

United States Stuttgart, Germany 1993-08-21 1993 World Championships Semi-Final Jon Drummond; Andre Cason; Dennis Mitchell; Leroy Burrell
37.10 Jamaica

Jamaica Beijing, China 2008-08-22 [4] 2008 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Usain Bolt; Asafa Powell
37.04 Jamaica

Jamaica Daegu, Korea 2011-09-04 [5] 2011 World Championships Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt
36.84 Jamaica

Jamaica London, United Kingdom 2012-08-11 [6] 2012 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt

That's the recent progression of the world record, there's been a fair few other races under that time.

Some of those will have been discounted as there were druggies involved???

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Maybe they meant third fastest nation?

Probably yes. I think 'new British record' would have done, tbf.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Maybe they meant third fastest nation?

As far as I can tell that's true.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Sorry can't seem to link on my phone as now in bed with a small child snoring in my lap but a comment on the BBC said they are the 3rd fastest team in history behind the USA and Jamaica.

So yes 3rd fastest nation

 

[strung out]

I honestly don't know if advantage/disadvantage comes into it, but athletes were definitely disqualified for just stepping on the line earlier in the champs.

Disqualified for stepping on the inside or outside line though? Even going a millimetre over the inside line is instant disqualification. Outside line not.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I think the claim that it's the third fastest time ever (37.47) needs an urgent fact check

37.40 United States

United States Barcelona, Spain 1992-08-08 1992 Barcelona Olympics Michael Marsh; Leroy Burrell; Dennis Mitchell; Carl Lewis
37.40 United States

United States Stuttgart, Germany 1993-08-21 1993 World Championships Semi-Final Jon Drummond; Andre Cason; Dennis Mitchell; Leroy Burrell
37.10 Jamaica

Jamaica Beijing, China 2008-08-22 [4] 2008 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Usain Bolt; Asafa Powell
37.04 Jamaica

Jamaica Daegu, Korea 2011-09-04 [5] 2011 World Championships Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt
36.84 Jamaica

Jamaica London, United Kingdom 2012-08-11 [6] 2012 Olympics Final Nesta Carter; Michael Frater; Yohan Blake; Usain Bolt

That's the recent progression of the world record, there's been a fair few other races under that time.

2008 Jamaica doesn't count now cos of Carter. Don't know if others with him do.

 

[Corax]

I read QoG's post as follows:

Sorry can't seem to link on my phone as now in bed with a small child...

...snoring in my lap

*phew*

 

[Lord Camomile]

Disqualified for stepping on the inside or outside line though? Even going a millimetre over the inside line is instant disqualification. Outside line not.

Ah, because it's 'cutting corners', so to speak? Could be, could be...

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Sorry can't seem to link on my phone as now in bed with a small child snoring in my lap but a comment on the BBC said they are the 3rd fastest team in history behind the USA and Jamaica

That's correct - it seems to have got mangled in the excitement of the moment to time. Not that it matters really, was fucking ace regardless.