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Why is 400 meters run anticlockwise?

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The majority of athletes taking part in the races are right-handed. Hence, the right-hand side limbs of their bodies are physically better developed and heavier than the left-hand side limbs. As they run right hand side of their bodies tend to pivot towards that side. Therefore, running becomes easier and safer especially at the curves of the racetracks when running in counter-clockwise direction.

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