In a relay swimming event, what happens if a swimmer leaves the starting block before their teammate touches the wall?
They win the race automatically
They are disqualified
The team receives a time penalty
The race can be restarted
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. They are disqualified
Solution:
If a swimmer leaves the block before the designated teammate touches the wall, the team is disqualified. This rule maintains the integrity of the relay race format.
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