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The rare cases people argue about

Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.

A · Advanced · 3 rules · Step 3 of 4

The event and the start

  1. Why does the starter sometimes say "Stand up", and what do the cards mean?If the starter is not satisfied that all is ready, the athletes are told to "Stand up" and the start begins again.

Rounds, penalties and kit

  1. How does an athlete challenge a result or a disqualification?A protest about a result or the conduct of an event must be made within 30 minutes of the result being officially announced.
  2. What help may an athlete have during a race, and what is banned?A coach may speak to an athlete from outside the competition area.
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