5.1 Track Event Starts (Technical Rule 162) in Track and Field?

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5.1 Track Event Starts (Technical Rule 162)

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All races up to and including 400m (including hurdles at those distances) shall be started by the report of the starting pistol or approved device. Commands are: "On your marks" and "Set" (for races up to and including 400m).

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