The new wind rule

Latest post: Janek Salmistu, Apr 14, 2010
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Topic started by: Olav Roe user	Posted: Apr 06, 2010 Mr. Decathlon Frank Zarnowski writes very well about the problems regarding the new wind rule for combined events competition. check this link for his comments. http://decathlonusa.typepad.com/files/volume-xxxvn... I really think this rule will only cause problmes. It won't really help anyone. Those extra points you gain in the short sprints and long jump from 2 m/s windspeeds, you often loose in another event. Look at Ashton Eatons results from this weekends Texas relays. what he won in the 100m, long jump and hurdles he probably lost in the pole vault and 1500m alone. The old rule worked well, bring it back as soon as possible I would say.
Olav Roe user	Posted: Apr 07, 2010 A small correction..... "Those extra points you gain from PLUS 2 m/s windspeeds" ...was what I intended to write
Goodgrieff user	Posted: Apr 07, 2010 I totally agree with the other posts. Why was this new rule introduced with apparently no previous consultation and consideration for its implications. Although I'm now a Masters competitor and it may not apply/impact I still would like to understand the rational for this change.
Travis user	Posted: Apr 08, 2010 As I understand the total sum of the winds in the three performances can never be more than 6.0 m/sec ! 4.1/ 1.9/ 0.0 = total of 6.0 is legal 3.9/ 2.1/ 0.1 = total of 6.1 is illegal -4.1/ 5.9/ 4.1 = total of 5.9 is legal 6.8/-4.9/ 4.1 = total of 6.0 is legal Am I right?
Daniel Urien subscriber	Posted: Apr 11, 2010 You're right Travis !!
Daniel Urien subscriber	Posted: Apr 13, 2010 As at April 10th 68 decathlon > 6800 points 5 with no wind information 42 legal 21 illegal
Janek Salmistu admin	Posted: Apr 13, 2010 Very bad news! Fast calculation confirm us that more than 30% of all decathlons are wind-aided. Frank Zarnowsky offer a few of thoughts about the new IAAF "Wind-Aided" rule right here: http://decathlonusa.typepad.com/files/a-new-post-w...
Janek Salmistu admin	Posted: Apr 14, 2010 And finally - wind rule in combined events by Hans van Kuijen http://www.decathlon2000.com/eng/news.php/?art=146...