Leslie has the answer, "Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe both crossed the line in 10.3, but according to David Wallechinsky's definitive Olympics guide, Tolan was declared the winner several hours later. Seven judges reviewed the film and determined that Tolan had crossed the finish line two inches ahead of Metcalfe. Under current Olympic rules, Metcalfe would have been the winner as the first to reach (not cross) the finish line"

Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe both crossed the line in 10.3, but according to David Wallechinsky's definitive Olympics guide, Tolan was declared the winner several hours later. Seven judges reviewed the film and determined that Tolan had crossed the finish line two inches ahead of Metcalfe. Under current Olympic rules, Metcalfe would have been the winner as the first to reach (not cross) the finish line.

Great info! Thanks for sharing.

I believe the big controversy here was over whose torso crossed the finish line first--which was the standard of the day. (I didn't know the rule had changed.) Metcalfe joked that he lost because he had a bigger rear end than Tolan.

@andremiller4863

3 ай бұрын

The rule hasn't changed

uien gano exelente viedeo thanks man

Happy to help out! I was confused too.

Who won?

Ever hear of george gervin???

To my naked eyes, it looked like the big guy broke the tape.