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Athletes REVEAL The Most DIFFICULT Track & Field Event..

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Athletes REVEAL The Most DIFFICULT Track & Field Event..

Welcome back to Athletic Focus. Demanding speed, strength, agility and precision, the 400m hurdles is considered to be the most demanding of all track events. In addition to the 400m sprint, which in itself demands full muscular activity, the physical strength and skill to jump over 10 hurdles is also required. Athletes run in lanes from staggered positions and start from blocks. They then complete one full 400m lap, clearing 10 evenly-space hurdles. A reaction time - measured by sensors on the blocks - of less than 0.100 is deemed a false start and all the runners are recalled. Any athlete responsible for a false start is disqualified immediately. An athlete can also be disqualified if he or she steps or runs outside their designated lane.

Men clear hurdles that are 36in (91.4cm) high, while women negotiate 30in (76.2cm) barriers. The hurdles are knocked down easily if touched, which allows the athlete to continue even if he or she collides with them. The race order is determined on time. At major championships, the format of the 400m hurdles is typically heats, semifinals and final.



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