It certainly was a fine response, yet isn't doing so the standard or
even an established policy of some kind?

Gene

"Scott Elliot" wrote:

In the final of the women's team sprint, Sarah Renner of Canada broke
her left pole on a climb. Almost immediately she was handed a new
pole by what looked like a Norwegian coach. Canada went on to
silver, Norway finished forth.

There should be a medal awarded for good sportsmanship.

Scott Elliot