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@Velocio
Nah.
China should have won.
There was no evidence, it was a subjective decision by the commissaire. The Chinese were on the line together and there is no evidence one way or the other, but the commissaire chose to view it negatively... half empty rather than half full.
With Team GB though, Pendleton was definitely in front of Varnish. By a couple of inches sure... but the rules are black and white and Pendleton was in front of Varnish. So the rules apply.
With China that wasn't the case. And as there were no high-speed cameras on the changeover lines benefit of doubt should have been given.
China won Gold for sure. But Team GB did break the rules, and so it's fair for that decision to stand.
Though I feel that Pendleton's sprint final should have been allowed. Leaning back is part of the sport.