Ottenbrite did appear to false-start. Although American commentators are very biased, he was likely correct. Fast starters will have the edge over the slower starters in such a short race. Ottenbrite was a smart swimmer who was better at the 200m race. By causing the second false start she kept the fast starters from anticipating the gun. By doing this Ottenbrite was able to come back and grab the silver while most of the leaders faded, it was a brilliant tactic.
Historic match, with two false starts and an 18-year old golden medal winner from my hometown, we were dancing on the table
Why does the American commentator accuse the Canadian of deliberately false starting?
Ottenbrite did appear to false-start. Although American commentators are very biased, he was likely correct. Fast starters will have the edge over the slower starters in such a short race. Ottenbrite was a smart swimmer who was better at the 200m race. By causing the second false start she kept the fast starters from anticipating the gun. By doing this Ottenbrite was able to come back and grab the silver while most of the leaders faded, it was a brilliant tactic.
Congratulations PETRA. !
Congratulations SWIMMER!
Those swimsuits
Bring back swimsuits that show off women’s bums