[sageikosa]

In every race someone has an advantage, otherwise every finish would be a tie. The question is whether his mechanical advantage in one section is balanced by his disadvantages in others, and whether this is fair to other runners.

Frankly, I have no dog in that fight; since I am not likely to be running that race, nor am I on the Olympic Committee. I just find it interesting for people's understanding athletics and fairness in general.