Don't they still do this in some races in Europe? Or is it Kenya? I dunno. I
have heard about races in Kenya that are like this. I think...:)
Alan
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Subject: t-and-f: Etiquette vs
It is more of a hazard for lapped runners to move out of their lane.
Otherwise:
1. The runner may or may not hear that he is about to be lapped.
2. the runner lapping him doesn't know if he knows and consequently
doesn't know which lane to use.
3. If the ruuner being lapped moves out, he
In terms of history, I remember that during the early 60's in the
National AAU Indoor championships, lapped runners were required to drop
out until there were only as many left as there were medals.
Pat Palmer
Early in my running career (early 70's) I was on pace for sub-9
So, number one runner is the class of the field and
is way ahead. His placing is a foregone conclusion. Number
two is half a lap back, and three and four are staging a
hot duel just short of a lap back. Number one passes
three and four and the one of those two who momentarily
happens to
