Section 5: Rules of Play

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).

Source: Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 24, Rule 14, Rule 17, Rule 22, Rule 23, Rule 27, Rule 28, Rule 30, Rule 31

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