Posted: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 2:42PM
Photographer In The Frame Over Track Soaking
WHISTLER (Reuters) - A photographer caused a delay during a crucial moment of the women's luge competition on Tuesday when he accidentally knelt on a switch that sent water spurting on to the track.
Germany's bronze medallist Natalie Geisenberger was just about to push off for her fourth run down the Whistler course when a red warning light flashed at the starting gate -- causing a two-minute delay.
"It was a hold put on the track as a result of a hydrant being accidentally activated, spraying water on the track. It was a obviously a matter of safety for the athlete," race director Ed Moffat said.
Geisenberger, who did not make a fuss over the incident, missed silver by a fraction of a second.
Story Copyright 2010, Reuters
Photo Copyright 2010, Getty Images
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