1912 Olympic Games Official Report Part 2

egarding the start shall be decided by the starter. A competitor startingtoo soon will be disqualified, unless he returns to his position and startsafresh.b) Every race will be divided into heats and a final, with a sufficient numberof intermediate heats in proportion to the number of competitors. If in anyheat not more than 3 competitors line up, the starter shall let them join thenext following incomplete heat.c) The first and second in each heat, and also the fastest third, shall be qualifiedto swim in the next round or final.d) In all contests, dead-heaters in preliminary heats shall be qualified to competein the next round or final. If a dead heat ensue in a final, the competitorswho tie shall again compete at such time as the judges may direct.e) A competitor who wilfully obstructs another competitor shall be disqualifiedfrom that competition, and forfeits his right to any prize which he mightotherwise be entitled to.Should such a foul endanger the chance of success of a competitor, thejudge shall have power to allow him to compete in the next round, or, shouldthe foul occur in a final, they may order it to be re-swum.f) When turning, swimmers must touch the end of the bath or course with oneor both hands. For Breast-Stroke, there are special rules in this respect.g) Standing on the bottom during a race shall not disqualify a competitor, buthe must not walk.h) A competitor “swimming over” must cover the whole distance to qualify asthe winner.II. SPECIAL RULES.Breast Stroke.a) Both hands must be pushed forward together and brought backwards simultaneously.b) The body must be kept perfectly on the breast, and both shoulders inline with the surface of the water.c) When touching at the turn, or on finishing a race, the touch shall be madewith both hands simultaneously.d) Any competitor introducing a side-stroke movement shall be disqualified.Back Stroke.a) Competitors shall line up in the water, facing the starting end, with both handson the end or rail of the bath. A push-off at the start is permitted.b) At the signal for starting the competitors shall push off and swim upontheir backs throughout the race.Team Races.The team races shall be conducted as follows: The first member of each teamshall start together at the starting signal, and shall then be succeeded by the othercompetitors as soon as they have finished, and so on.The team whose fourth member finishes first shall be declared the winner.If any one of the competitors starts before the preceding swimmer has finished,his team shall be disqualified unless he returns and starts again according to theregulations.A start controller will be appointed for each team.Diving Competitions.I. GENERAL REGULATIONS.a) The depth of the water under the platforms shall be at least 5 metres.b) Entries must be accompanied by a statement as to which voluntary dives thecompetitor wishes to make.1069