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What happens if an athlete false starts in a sprint?

1

The race is restarted

2

They are disqualified

3

The athlete receives a warning

4

None of the above

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Answer and Solution

Answer

B. They are disqualified

Solution:

An athlete who false starts is disqualified from that race according to standard athletics regulations.

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