Melanie Marshall was denied the right to swim the final of the 100 free due to a screwup on her part by not reporting to the "ready room" fifteen minutes before the event. From The Independent: "... Marshall was scheduled to compete in the 100m freestyle final but was forbidden from taking part because officials deemed her late for registration. All competitors must report to a "ready room" 15 minutes before they swim. Marshall was in the vicinity but not in the room itself, so was prevented from swimming.The race was delayed several minutes while Marshall, clearly furious, tried to persuade officials to change their minds, while repeating the phrase: "They won't let me swim." In order to qualify for the Games, athletes must swim inside set times in heats, then finish first or second in the final. ..." [Link]
I would have let her swim. Especially since there are only about 60 swimmers left in England due to numerous pool closures.
