What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

Scott Simon

May 18, 2024 / 5:02 am

Today is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond the Finish Line," about the history and tech of photo finishes.

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What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

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