Multiple Choice Questions

In case of first false start in a running event the athlete s shall be ........

Current GK (CPO) Sports

In case of first false start in a running event, the athlete(s) shall be:

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 2

disqualified

can restart

Warned

suspended

- Option 1: Disqualified

The IAAF (now World Athletics) rules state that any athlete causing a false start in track events will be disqualified.

- Option 2: Can restart

Previously, some competitions allowed a restart for the first false start, but this is no longer common practice.

- Option 3: Warned

Prior to the change in rules, athletes were often warned for the first false start.

- Option 4: Suspended

Suspension is not typical for a false start.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - Disqualified

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