Article Comment: Burcham Runs 4:07.20 Mile at Brooks PR Invitational

  • Doug (DaddyDoug) McDaniel
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    DougMcDaniel
    Not trying to stir up a controversy, but the tape is behind the finish line and it appears Burcham is ahead at the white finish line, but appearance can be deceiving. However, the angle is not correct to confidently say there is an error. In the video it looks like Burcham was nipped at the line, and they probably got it right. In the top photo, Burcham is in the shadow of Dickson. Anybody have a better angle?
  • Doug (DaddyDoug) McDaniel
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    In the 2nd photo they are clearly about a yard past the finish line and the tape still is not broken. Dickson is obviously ahead by a fraction of a second. Just look at the shadows. He may have been ahead at the line. I am sure they got it right, but man .02. That's o.k. Jacob is just a junior and he is the best in the country. Watching that 4 minute mark in the future is going to be fun. He has 2 more seasons and 2 more summers to get it done.