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Timing Snafus Slow SuperTour Results, But Officials Say Accuracy Uncompromised
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Timing Snafus Slow SuperTour Results, But Officials Say Accuracy Uncompromised

Nathaniel HerzNovember 26, 2010

Thursday’s weather in West Yellowstone was a big improvement from earlier this week, but race timers still found themselves in a perfect storm during the season opening SuperTour races. Coaches and athletes were in the dark all afternoon Thursday, when results from the double sprint qualifier were delayed for hours due to timing snafus. Two different finish lines, a skeleton crew of volunteers due to the holiday, a tight racing schedule, and an overambitious timer...

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With Gold on the Line, Starters Drop the Ball

Nathaniel HerzFebruary 16, 2010

Two biathletes won gold medals in biathlon today, each of them with an inspiring performance. But sadly, the focus on Tuesday wasn’t the skiing—it was a pair of serious errors committed by organizers in the men’s and women’s pursuit that potentially altered outcomes of both races. In the women’s event, three athletes were sent out late, resulting in the replacement of the race referee, according to Norbert Baier, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) official responsible...

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