Disqualifications

Disqualified Michigan 400 Medley Relay Was Overturned on a “Delayed Call” Technicality

Another controversial officiating decision led to a DQ of Michigan’s men’s 400 medley relay being overturned on Thursday evening.

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Ruta Meilutyte DQ’ed For Dolphin Kicks After Finishing 2nd in 100 Breaststroke

Ruta Meilutyte, the co-World Record holder in the 100 breaststroke, was disqualified for dolphin kicks off her start on Thursday in Melbourne.

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What Does the Video Show in Controversial Men’s 50 Backstroke Finish in Budapest?

Justin Ress was disqualified, and then ultimately reinstated, in the men’s 50 backstroke final. What does the only public video angle show of the finish?

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Gold Medal Favorite Ben Proud DQs in 50 Fly Prelims on Gold Coast

2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Thursday, April 5th – Tuesday, April 10th (swimming) Optus Aquatic Centre, Gold Coast, Australia Prelims at 10:30am…

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Video of Thomas Fraser-Holmes’ Ian Thorpe-Like False Start

Australia’s 9News report on Thomas Fraser-Holmes’ DQ, including video of the roll.

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Van der Burgh Admits to Breaking Rules; “Everybody’s Doing It”

The new World Record holder calls for underwater judging., says he had no choice but to break rules.

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Now They Call It: Rogan DQ’ed for Illegal Breaststroke Dolphin Kick

FINA officials have made their stand on illegal breaststroke kicks. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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