High School Swimmer Disqualified Because American Flag on His Cap Was .2 Inches Too Large
A New Jersey high school swimmer from Morristown High was disqualified from a competition after the opponent’s coach pointed out that the American flag on his swim cap was 0.2 inches larger than regulations permit. The swimmer’s father, Rob Miller, said his 16-year-old son was wearing the patch to honor his grandfather, who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.
To make matters worse, the opposing coach, from Parsippany Hills High School, had let the 400-meter free relay proceed—it was only after it was over that he made his complaint and had the sophomore swimmer DQ’d.
A man of no honor.
High School Swimmer Disqualified Because American Flag on His Cap Was .2 Inches Too Large RedState