Your response is kind of funny. He asked why this rule is in place. I answered. I really gave no commentary.
“Infuriation” is an extreme emotional feeling. I feel pretty bad for somebody who is infuriated over something like this. My goodness, how does he handle ordinary life?
I, too, raced back in the days when we only wore speedo‘s. In fact I started before the OP. However, at that time, races that had any sort of media coverage required the torso to be covered. Basically the only ones at that time were the Hawaii Ironman and the race in Nice.
Really, the issue isn’t whether you like it or not, the issue is whether someone follows the rule. As example regarding Jan Frodeno was ridiculous. There are plenty of examples like that.
The thing I do not know, and have not seen, or photos of this incident. Perhaps a bad referee. There are plenty of them. I am perhaps the only one who is ever successfully handled a case because of a bad triathlon referee. So I understand.
I guess I miss your point :-)
David
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“Infuriation” is an extreme emotional feeling. I feel pretty bad for somebody who is infuriated over something like this. My goodness, how does he handle ordinary life?
I, too, raced back in the days when we only wore speedo‘s. In fact I started before the OP. However, at that time, races that had any sort of media coverage required the torso to be covered. Basically the only ones at that time were the Hawaii Ironman and the race in Nice.
Really, the issue isn’t whether you like it or not, the issue is whether someone follows the rule. As example regarding Jan Frodeno was ridiculous. There are plenty of examples like that.
The thing I do not know, and have not seen, or photos of this incident. Perhaps a bad referee. There are plenty of them. I am perhaps the only one who is ever successfully handled a case because of a bad triathlon referee. So I understand.
I guess I miss your point :-)
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.