What are Rules of 100m sprint?

Answer 1

* The length of the track and the width of each lane are specified by the IAAF. * If the number of competitor is more than ten in the 100 meter sprint event, then, preliminary heat races are held. The winners or the top sprinters will qualify for the next round. * Any sprinter with a false start will be warned after the first attempt. After the next false start, he will be disqualified. * The records may be made only on the track which is made of such a substance which allows runners to run with spiked shoes. * The athlete is not given any credit if he or she does not finish the race. * The time of the event has to be measured with a permitted automatic timing device. * The radius of the outside lane of the track cannot be more than 50 meter. * No athlete is permitted to run inside the inner curve of the track. Even stepping on the inner line of the track is not allowed.

Answer 2

The competitor has to complete the race at his/her best ability/shortest timing.

You must be behind the stating line at the beginning and you must not leave the blocks until the pistol has been shot, if you do this twice then you will be disqualified. You cant go into or put any part of your body in someone elses lane, this will be seen as obstruction and you will be disqualified.

Answer 3

The rules for 100 meter Sprint for Women are: * Any runner found guilty of obstructing the path of his fellow runner is disqualified. In this case, the entire event could be held again if the referee deems it right. * Sprinters are not permitted to run inside the inner curve of the track. * Technical delegates should oversee the heats, quarter-finals and semi-finals. * Length and width of the track and lanes should not be in violation of IAAF instructions. * Any sprinter with a false start is warned once. If she repeats the mistake, she is disqualified. * For measurement of time, a permitted automatic device should be used. * No points will be awarded if the sprinter fails to finish the race. * If the sprinters are more than ten, preliminary heat races are held. The top runners meet in the next round. The rules for 100 meter Sprint for Men are: * If the competitors exceed 10 in number, preliminary heat races have to be held. The top sprinters will meet in the next round. * Length and width of the track and lanes should not violate the instruction of IAAF. * Any sprinter who obstructs his fellow sprinter will be disqualified. In this case, if the referee deems it proper, he can order the entire competition to be held again. * Any runner with a false start will be first warned. If he repeats the mistake, he will be disqualified. * The competitors are allowed to run with spiked shoes. * The heats, quarter-finals and semi-finals must be arranged by the appointed technical delegates. * The time shall be recorded to 1/100th of a second. * An athlete is not awarded any credit if he is unable to finish the race. * A permitted automatic timing device must be used for measurement of the time. * Athletes are not allowed to run inside the inner curve of the track.

Answer 4

Swimmer must dive on start. Swimmer must surface berfore 15 metres Kick must be an undulation i.e. feet must stay on the same plane no simultaneous kicking. Arms must pull symmetriacally under and recover over the water. Two hand touch at each end of the pool as well as finish. There are no rules as to whether a swimmer needs to breathe on every stroke For more information check out the FINA website for all rules and reguletions for competitive swimming

Answer 5

The event ends when a runner's torso (not the head, arm or leg) crosses the finish line.

Answer 6

easiest event no rules just don't touch the bottom. make sure you touch each wall, that's it...

compared to breastroke where it seems there are 10 million rules