New Timing Systems in Track and Field
...f timing. Traditionally, races begin with a shot from a starters pistol and the clicking of a handheld watch. This method is risky because the some of the timers could be dishonest with the results. Some competitions use multilane timers that record all of the runner’s times simultaneously. Again, the starter fires the gun, but each of the timers are assigned to a lane and they all press a button that is attached to the same electronic system to record the times. This method is also inaccurate because it carries a high risk of human error. Now, new automatic timing systems are used because they eliminate the risks of human error. This method is more efficient because it connects the starters pistol and digital cameras to com...