Bahamian athlete Shaunae Miller won the Olympic gold medal at the women’s 400m by diving over the finish line, overtaking American athlete Allyson Felix in doing so. The dive is permissible under Olympic rules, which state that the winner is the person for whom any part of their torso crosses the line first. Do you think that diving over the line is a fair way to win? | Daily Question

Bahamian athlete Shaunae Miller won the Olympic gold medal at the women’s 400m by diving over the finish line, overtaking American athlete Allyson Felix in doing so. The dive is permissible under Olympic rules, which state that the winner is the person for whom any part of their torso crosses the line first. Do you think that diving over the line is a fair way to win? Published on 17 August 2016 → Survey conducted on 17 August 2016 on 3855 GB adults

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Yes, I think it is fair

44%

No, I don't think it is fair

37%

Don't know

19%

Yes, I think it is fair

44%

No, I don't think it is fair

37%

Don't know

19%