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Photo finish
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a result of a race that competitors are extremely close, requiring photographic evidence to determine the winner
What is a "photo finish"?
A photo finish is a situation in a race or competition where the result is so close that it is difficult to determine the winner with the naked eye. In such cases, a photograph or high-speed camera is used to capture the exact moment the participants cross the finish line, allowing officials to see who finished first. This technology ensures a fair and accurate determination of the winner when the difference between competitors is too small to judge in real-time. Photo finishes are commonly seen in sports like track and field, horse racing, and swimming.
Examples
The runners crossed the finish line so closely that it required a photo finish to determine the winner.
The swimming competition ended in a thrilling photo finish.
