I wonder if the timekeeper at the quarter started his watch at the puff of smoke or at the sound of the starter pistol. according to Wikipedia, "In dry air at 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound is 343 meters per second (1,125 ft/s)."
Starting at the sound of the gun plus reaction time may add up to close to two seconds. Maybe next time they will place clocks along the course if they can find cables long enough.
Starting at the sound of the gun plus reaction time may add up to close to two seconds. Maybe next time they will place clocks along the course if they can find cables long enough.