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Interesting article on the Omega timekeeping for the Olympics and the use of a new starter gun that eliminates the "speed of sound" advantage that -- (link)

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Aug 3 '12, 12:16

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athletes closest to the gun had by hearing the noise first (gearpatrol.com)

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interesting -- nm - Andie Aug 3, 12:25
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there's an open water swimming event? -- nm - znufrii, missing an arm Aug 3, 12:19 6
- 10k marathon IIRC -- nm - Roger More Aug 3, 12:23 3
  - how about I tread water for 10 minutes and call it a day, instead? -- nm - znufrii, missing an arm Aug 3, 12:23 2
    - With one arm? Good luck! -- nm - Roger More Aug 3, 12:25 1
      - "I immediately regret this decision!" -- nm - znufrii, missing an arm, swimming with sharks Aug 3, 12:27
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  - *nice* -- nm - znufrii, missing an arm Aug 3, 12:21
thank you -- nm - peglegpete Aug 3, 12:19
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