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This is how finish line cameras at races normally work. At least many of the bike races I've been in.
by recursive 14y ago
This is how finish line cameras at races normally work. At least many of the bike races I've been in.
- philipdlang 14y agoRowing as well
- latchkey 14y agoHere's a rather interesting article (from 2004) on how the Tour is managed... http://www.engadget.com/2004/07/19/counting-every-second-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-timing-and/ http://www.engadget.com/2004/07/19/counting-every-second-a-b...
- falcolas 14y agoHorse as well. Throw in a well positioned tall but narrow mirror on the opposite side of the track, and you get a full view of how the race finished in a single photograph.
- bo1024 14y agoYes, all professional track meets (e.g. the Olympics) use these cameras to officially determine order of finish.