In an astonishing decision by the panel responsible for ratifying British records, Greg Rutherford's 8.51 leap at Chula Vista has been ratified as a British record.
The IAAF, and to this point the UK for performances in Britain, have among their requirements for a record in the long jump both a wind gauge and a plasticine strip beyond the take off board - the absence of either would negate the consideration of a performance for a record.
All the nonsense about what the "grainy" video of the jump shows, is immaterial.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/10859061/Greg-Rutherfords-controversial-giant-leap-in-California-finally-ratified-as-an-official-British-record.html
The IAAF, and to this point the UK for performances in Britain, have among their requirements for a record in the long jump both a wind gauge and a plasticine strip beyond the take off board - the absence of either would negate the consideration of a performance for a record.
All the nonsense about what the "grainy" video of the jump shows, is immaterial.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/10859061/Greg-Rutherfords-controversial-giant-leap-in-California-finally-ratified-as-an-official-British-record.html
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