Hackets 1500 race why didn't the winner get disqualified he got out of the pool before swimmers had finished?

Question

Hackets 1500 race why didn't the winner get disqualified he got out of the pool before swimmers had finished?

Answer 1

i dont no, how much longer would he have to wait 4 everyone else

Answer 2

He can get out of the pool as long as he does not disrupt the other swimmers that are swimming, if he does, then he is disqualified.

Answer 3

as far as i know, it doesn't matter if you get out before the others finish, as long as the whole team doesn't dive back in in celebation....