Before the advent of 60+ FPS video cameras and instant replays, how did races make sure they got the photo at the moment the runner/car/horse crossed the finish line in case of a photo finish?

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Before the advent of 60+ FPS video cameras and instant replays, how did races make sure they got the photo at the moment the runner/car/horse crossed the finish line in case of a photo finish?

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Technically you only need a single frame to capture the finish; any still photograph will work.

There are various mechanical means to ensure a photo is triggered at a specific moment.

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