Winner celebrating disqualified 🤷

North Carolina State Senior Owen Lloyd posted the fastest time in the men's 1650 yard Freestyle, earning him the ACC Title, an automatic entry to the National Championships, and a new best time. Moments later, an announcement was made that Lloyd had been disqualified for "interference with another swimmer."

The rule(s) at play from the NCAA rulebook:
- Rule 2, Section 5, Article 1a: "Any competitor who interferes with another swimmer during a race shall be disqualified from that race, subject to the discretion of the referee..."
- Rule 2, Section 5, Article 1b: "A swimmer who changes lanes during a heat shall be disqualified."

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[RockysReviews]

North Carolina State Senior Owen Lloyd posted the fastest time in the men's 1650 yard Freestyle, earning him the ACC Title, an automatic entry to the National Championships, and a new best time. Moments later, an announcement was made that Lloyd had been disqualified for "interference with another swimmer."

[G.R.A.]

His teammate is a true friend and human being.

[jasonreyes]

The thirst for control on this planet is disgusting 🤢

[onebourbononescotch]

Disgusted by the so called authorities and total respect to the other young man who stood up for his principles!!

[Oversier]

Can we vote to disqualify the judges for their lack of empathy? Thanks

[PHILTZ]

this sport does damn near everything in its power to disallow fun

[Oropher]

There really should be some kind of complaint system where the swimmer can claim another swimmer did interfere with their race instead of letting the judges do it.

[narcissist]

But Lia Thomas can have an extra rudder in the water while competing against women?

[partyhardmonks]

The swimmer he so interfered with was done swimming that's such BS.

[FezCaliph]

That ending was a perfect example of how we all feel

[devonleavitt]

That’s why the people who make the rules should also be ex sportsman

[jlaw]

That has to be one of the most ridiculous, downright stupid rules I have heard of. Pathetic. Good for his teammate standing up for him.

[lynnhunley]

That is a true teammate and he has heart. They should not have made that ruling.

[joshuawalczesky]

That's a true victory!😢 Lloyd beat a record, but this moment will not be forgotten.

[KirkMeyers-bj]

If it's a rule don't break it, but maybe after this rethink the rule?

[jimnewl]

I don't hate the judges for enforcing the rule, but I greatly admire this swimmer for standing up for the winner.

[idkpeerpressure]

Its not as if the guy crossed lanes DURING the race. He did it after they had completed their laps, when the medalists had already been determined.

[masonjones]

His teammate that took the win said I will not accept that medal because he earned it they had his back that right there is true sportsmanship I can’t believe over a stupid rule

[RightToFreedomGirl]

OMG . . . this same pettiness is why people say FTP & HOAs - punishing people over stupid rules / laws (jaywalkg). Stop being petty.

[janosszegeti]

It isnt like he stop his team mate from swimming. He waited til he tagged the wall.