Question

Mention any three duties of the starter.

Answer 1

1. The starter’s role is to signal the swimmers to begin from the starting block and ensure that all swimmers start at the correct time.
2. The starter has the authority to judge whether the start is proper, but the referee’s decision is final.
3. It is the starter’s responsibility to punish or disqualify a swimmer if a false start occurs.
4. The starter remains in charge of the swimmers from the moment the referee hands control to them until the race officially starts.