RACE WALKING EVENTS

Which distances are standard for race walking on a 400m standard oval track?

• 3000m, 5000m
  

• 5000m, 10,000m, 20,000m, 35,000m, 50,000m

• 10km, 20km, 35km, 50km

• 5000m, 10,000m

What action does a judge take upon observing an athlete failing to comply with Rule 54.2 ?

• Sends a red card to the Chief Judge
  

• Warns the athlete with a yellow paddle

• Disqualifies the athlete immediately
  

• Records the violation for future reference

When is an athlete allowed to leave the marked course?

• Whenever they want

• With the permission and supervision of an official

• Only in case of injury

• After receiving a yellow card

What happens if an athlete is found to have left the marked course to shorten the distance?

• Receive a time penalty

• Disqualified

• Receive a warning

• Given extra time to return to the course

What action is taken if an athlete receives refreshment from an unauthorized source?

• Receive a time penalty

• Receive a warning

• Disqualified

• Allowed to continue without penalty

How many Red Cards must an athlete receive before being required to enter the Penalty Zone?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of the Penalty Zone?

• To provide a rest area for athletes
  

• To serve as a refreshment station

• To implement a temporarily halt, for rule violations

• To allow athletes to adjust their race strategy

How long is the applicable period in the Penalty Zone for races up to and including 5000m/5km?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 0.5 minute

What should a disqualified athlete do in a road race?

• Continue racing without the bibs

• Leave the course after removing the bibs

• Stay on the course but stop racing

• No action

What must be available at the start and finish of all road race walking events?

• Food only

• Water and other refreshments

• Medical supplies

• Entertainment facilities