The Pan American Games in Santiago experienced a timing error in the race due to a measuring problem, causing the times of the participants to be annulled. The organizers blamed the Association of Pan American Athletics for the mistake, adding to the challenges faced by Santiago in organizing the games. The error also resulted in a delay in the men's competition. The athletes and coaches expressed their disappointment, but the Organizing Committee stated that the situation was not their responsibility.
Organizers of the largest multi-sports in the continent said in a statement that the times of the race were annulled due to "a measuring problem" in Santiago's O'Higgins Park. They blamed the Association of Pan American Athletics for the mistake.The gross mistake adds to Santiago's woes in the organization of the Pan American Games, which started on Oct. 20 and finish on Nov. 5.
"He did not take accurate measurements of the route the athletes took during the race," organizers said. "We deeply regret the inconvenience for the athletes, their coaches, the public and the attending press, but this situation cannot be attributed to the Organizing Committee."The mistake delayed the men's competition by one hour. The walk race requires competitors to always have at least one foot on the ground.
The leak cut short Saturday's women's handball match between Chile and Brazil. The Brazilians won 30-10 and will play the final against Argentina.The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.
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