Originally Posted by
Hermes
Sarah Hammer, IMO, missed her start in the 500 meter omnium. There is a 5 countdown. You go up on two and back on one and then explode forward. Sarah was up on two and back on 1/2 and then came forward too fast and hung a little in the gate. At least that is what it looked like from the angle shown in the video feed I got.
That is right, and you're in good company in spotting it. Chris Boardman was providing the expert analysis on the BBC and pointed out that Trott had murdered Hammer at the start. And in his opinion, Trott's perfect start was worth a half second to her. Trott beat Hammer by 0.8 seconds. Had Hammer been only 0.3 behind her she would now have the gold medal.