Why would machine-operated stopwatches be used at sports events instead of hand-operated stopwatches?

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Because they would be more accurate. And they would start and stop instantly. A human being.

Akifarhan answered Feb 15, 2018

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Probably to be more accurate. With hand-operated stop watches there is more room for (human) error.

Multidynamic answered Feb 19, 2018

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