Disappointed with the starting arrangements. "Gun time" is not necessary with the abundant availability of timing mat options. The provision of a mat at the start of the swim and a "chip time" for each athlete is much fairer and more appropriate for a championship event. The "fastest swimmers in first" approach could have been maintained, so as not to compromise safety and event experience with swimmers being overtaken and possibly swum over. As it was, the slower swimmers were considerably disadvantaged. Please review. GBR Athlete. Coach. Event Organiser. Technical Official.