I did see the incident and the aftermath.
I also saw the American being allowed a re-start shortly after from the same starting mechanism in the pursuit. He went on to win the Gold, sad for the Silver medallist (GBR) who had made an excellent start and most of a circuit with adrenalin up then had to sit and wait for the start to be re-arranged.
Most of the people around me were really surprised at how quickly the judge made his decision and that he did not refer to video. It looked very similar to the later problem, when a restart was allowed.
The strop was amazing - including dashing water bottles off a stand and some very ripe language and gestures directed at the officials and went on for a considerable time before he was persuaded down the ramp. Knowing someone who has done an Olympic campaign and knowing just how intense it was, taking over her whole life for years, I had every sympathy. The apology was brave and really well done. The crowd - booed frantically. Sadly it went on long enough to obliterate the announcement of medals, which I found sad for the medallists.
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