*Breaking News: British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Disqualified at Paris Olympics*
– *Disqualification Reason*: Luke Greenbank, a British swimmer, was disqualified from the 200m backstroke event at the Paris Olympics for breaking a lesser-known rule Ā¹. He swam beyond the allowed 15 meters underwater at the start of the race Ā¹.
– *The 15-Meter Rule*: According to World Aquatics, swimmers participating in the backstroke can’t be fully submerged more than 15 meters after starting the race or completing a turn Ā². By that point, the head must have broken the surface Ā².
– *Greenbank’s Reaction*: Greenbank was visibly distraught after the disqualification, saying, “I don’t know what to say, absolutely gutted. It’s really annoying. I feel like I’m on good form” Ā¹.
– *Previous Achievements*: Greenbank won the bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was part of Team GB, which won the silver medal in the 4Ć100-meter medley Ā².
– *Other Olympic Disqualifications*: Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira was sent home after being caught leaving the Olympic Village with another teammate, Gabriel Santos, after the opening ceremony on July 26 Ā¹.
