The Controversy at the World Athletics Championships

During the World Athletics Championships, a race controversy arose due to a strict rule on false starts. Sprinter Tania Gaither, representing the Bahamas, was disqualified for starting before the gun, despite her denial and protests. The rule, which deems any reaction faster than a tenth of a second illegal, has been in place since the 1960s and is based on the belief that it is impossible for humans to react that quickly. However, there is limited scientific evidence to support this claim and studies have shown variations in reaction times. Critics argue that the stringent rule is unfair and that more research is needed to determine a more accurate and fair reaction time limit.