@kylesockwell I say no. So tiring for multi event athletes. To test: is there a lot of movement between prelims, semis, and finals? If the athletes' positions are fairly static, why have the semis. I get having semis for the 100s, where a bad start or turn can make a big difference...
@dkbilson@Braden_Keith Good one. I went to '74 nationals as a 10 year old and got his autograph. Also met Roland Matthes during a US vs GDR dual meet that followed. He was guuuud.