COMPETITION AND TECHNICAL RULE AMENDMENTS
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Proposed Amendment
Authorisation to Stage Competitions
World Athletics is responsible for
1.1
World Athletics is responsible for 1.1.
supervising a global competition system supervising a global competition system,
which comprises all World Rankingsin cooperation with the Area
Competitions, in cooperation with the
Associations. World Athletics shall
Area Associations and Member
coordinate its competition calendar andFederations. World Athletics shallthose of the respective Area
coordinate its competition calendar andAssociations in order to avoid or
those of the respective Area
minimise conflicts. All International
Associations and, in part, those of theCompetitions must be authorised byWorld Athletics or an Area Association in Member Federations in order to avoid or
minimise conflicts. All International
accordance with this Rule 1. Any
combination or integration ofWorld Rankings Competitions must be
International Meetings into a Series /
authorised by World Athletics, or an
Tour or League requires a permit from
Area Association or a Member
World Athletics or the concerned Area
Federation in accordance with this Rule
Association including the necessary
1. Any combination or integration ofregulation or contractual condition forInternational Invitation Meetings into asuch an activity. The operation may be
Series / Tour or League requires adelegated to a third party. In the event
permit from World Athletics or thethat an Area Association fails properly to concerned Area Association including
manage and control International
the necessary regulation or contractualCompetitions in accordance with these
condition for such an activity. The
Rules, World Athletics shall be entitled to operation may be delegated to a thirdintervene and take such steps as it
party. In the event that an Area
deems necessary.
Association fails properly to properly
manage and control International World
Rankings Competitions in accordancewith these Rules, World Athletics shallbe entitled to intervene and take such
steps as it deems necessary.
1.3.
World Athletics shall organise a
World Championships in odd-numbered

1.3.
World Athletics shall organise a
World Championships in odd-numbered

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1.5
Competitions Requiring a World
Athletics Permit:
1.5.1 A World Athletics permit isrequired for all International
Competitions listed in paragraphs 1.2,
1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 of the International
Competition definition.
1.5.2 An application for a permit must
be made to the Chief Executive Officer
by the Member in whose Country or
Territory the International Competition is
to take place not later than 12 months
prior to the competition, or such otherdeadline as may be established by the
Chief Executive Officer.

1.5
Competitions Requiring a World
Athletics Permit:
1.5.1 A World Athletics Permit isrequired for all International
Ccompetitions listed in paragraphs 1.2,
1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 1. (c), (d) and (e) of theInternational World Rankings
Competitions definition.
1.5.2 An application for a permit must
be made to the Chief Executive Officer
by The Member Federation in whose
Country or Territory the International
World Rankings Competition is to takeplace not later than 12 months prior tothe competition, or such other deadline
as may be established by the Chief
Executive Officer, together with therelevant organising body of thatcompetition (where applicable), shall be
required to notify World Athletics (using
the established process where relevant)as soon as practicable.
1.5.3. World Athletics will acknowledge
the notification, and grant theauthorisation to stage the competition
with subsequent inclusion in the list ofWorld Rankings Competitions andpublication on the World Athletics Global
Calendar.

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1.6
Competitions Requiring an Area
Association Permit
1.6.1 An Area Association Permit is

1.6
Competitions Requiring an Area
Association Permit:
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required for all International
Competitions listed in paragraphs 1.7,
1.8, 1.9, and 1.10 of the International
Competition definition. Permits forInternational Invitation Meetings orcompetitions where appearance fees,
prize money and/or the value of noncash prizes exceed USD 250,000 in
total, or USD 25,000 for any one event,shall not be issued prior to the Area
Association’s consultation with the Chief
Executive Officer regarding the date.
1.6.2 An application for a permit must
be made to the appropriate Area
Association by the Member in whose
Country or Territory the International
Competition is to take place not later
than 12 months prior to the competition,or such other deadline as may beestablished by the Area Association.

required for all International
Competitions listed in paragraphs 1.7,
1.8, 1.9, and 1.10 2. (b), (c), (d) and (e)of the International World Rankings
Competitions definition. Permits forInternational Invitation Meetings orcompetitions where appearance fees,
prize money and/or the value of noncash prizes exceed USD 250,000 in
total, or USD 25,000 for any one event,shall not be issued prior to the Area
Association’s consultation with the Chief
Executive Officer regarding the date.
1.6.2 An application for a permit must
be made to the appropriate Area
Association by The Member Federationin whose Country or Territory theInternational World Rankings
Competition is to take place not later
than 12 months prior to the competition,or such other deadline as may beestablished by the Area Association,
together with the relevant organisingbody of that competition (whereapplicable), shall be required to notify
the Area Association (using theestablished process where relevant) assoon as practicable.
1.6.3 The Area Association will
acknowledge the notification and grant
the authorisation to stage thecompetition with subsequent notification
to World Athletics for inclusion in the listof World Rankings Competitions andpublication on the World Athletics Global
Calendar.

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1.7
Competitions Authorised by aMember:Members may authorise national
competitions, and foreign athletes may
participate in those competitions, subject
to the Requirements to Compete inInternational Competition Rules. If
foreign athletes do participate,appearance fees, prize money, and/or
non-cash prizes for all athletes at suchnational competitions shall not exceed
USD 50,000 in total, or USD 8,000 for
any one event. No athlete may
participate in any such competition if
they are ineligible to participate in the
sport of Athletics under the rules ofWorld Athletics, the host Member, or theMember Federation to which they areaffiliated.

1.7
Competitions Authorised by arequiring a Member Federation Permit:
Members may authorise national
competitions, and foreign athletes may
participate in those competitions, subject
to the Requirements to Compete inInternational Competition Rules. If
foreign athletes do participate,appearance fees, prize money, and/or
non-cash prizes for all athletes at suchnational competitions shall not exceed
USD 50,000 in total, or USD 8,000 for
any one event. No athlete may
participate in any such competition if
they are ineligible to participate in the
sport of Athletics under the rules ofWorld Athletics, the host Member, or theMember Federation to which they areaffiliated.
1.7.1 A Member Federation Permit isrequired for all competitions listed inparagraph 3. (b) of the World Rankings
Competitions definition.
1.7.2. Foreign athletes may participate
in those Competitions subject to Rule 5
the (Requirements to Compete inInternational Competitions) of the
Eligibility Rules. No athlete may
participate in any such competition if
they are ineligible to participate in the
sport of Athletics under the rules ofWorld Athletics, the host Member, or theMember Federation to which they areaffiliated.
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whose Country or Territory the World
Rankings Competition is to take place
shall be required to notify World Athletics
by submitting an application through the
Global Calendar Platform no later thansixty days prior to the date of theCompetition.
1.7.4. World Athletics will acknowledge
the notification and confirm subsequent
inclusion in the list of World Rankings
Competitions and publication on theWorld Athletics Global Calendar.
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Regulations Governing the Conduct of International Competitions
Regulations Governing the Conduct of International World Rankings Competitions
2.1
The Council may produce
2.1
The Council may produce
Consequential to introducing
Regulations governing the conduct ofRegulations governing the conduct of
the World Rankings
International Competitions held underInternational World Rankings
Competitions amendment.
the Rules and regulating theCompetitions held under the Rules andrelationships of athletes, athletes’
regulating the relationships of athletes,
representatives, meeting organisers and Athletes’ Representatives, meeting
Members. These Regulations may beorganisers and Members. Thesevaried or amended by Council as it sees Regulations may be varied or amended
fit.
by Council as it sees fit.
2.2
World Athletics and Area
Associations may designate one or more
representatives to attend every
International Competition requiring a
World Athletics or Area Association
Permit respectively to ensure that theapplicable Rules and Regulations arecomplied with. At the request of World
Athletics or Area Association
respectively, such representative(s) shall

2.2
World Athletics and Area
Associations may designate one or more
representatives to attend every
International World Rankings
Competition requiring a World Athletics
or Area Association Permit, respectively,
to ensure that the applicable Rules andRegulations are complied with. At therequest of World Athletics or Area
Association, respectively, such

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representative(s) shall render acompliance report within 30 days of theend of the International World Rankings
Competition in question.

render a compliance report within 30
days of the end of the International
Competition in question.
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3.1
At competitions organised underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, thefollowing officials should be appointed
internationally:

International Officials
3.1
At competitions organised underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c), (d) and 2. (a), (b), (c), (d) of theInternational World Rankings
Competition definition, the following
officials should be appointed
internationally:

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For competitions organised underparagraphs 1.1. and 1.5 of theInternational Competition
definition,Council may appoint an Advertising
Commissioner. For competitions underparagraphs 1.3, 1.6 and 1.10 of theInternational Competition definition, anysuch appointments will be made by therelevant
Area
Association,forcompetitions under paragraph 1.2 of theInternational Competition definition, by
the relevant body, and for competitions
under paragraphs 1.4, 1.8 and 1.9 of theInternational Competition definition, by
the relevant Member.
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For competitions organised under the World Rankings
paragraphs 1.1. and 1.5 1. (a), (d) and (e) Competitions amendment.
of the International World Rankings
Competition definition, Council may
appoint an Advertising Commissioner.
For competitions under paragraphs 1.3,
1.6 and 1.10 2. (a), (c), (d) and (e) of theInternational
World
Rankings
Competition
definition,anysuch
appointments will be made by therelevant
Area
Association,forcompetitions under paragraph 1.2 1. (c)of the International World Rankings
Competition definition, by the relevant
body, and for competitions underparagraph 1.4, 1.8 and 1.9 3 of theInternational
World
Rankings
Competition definition, by the relevant
Member.
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DeleteNote (ii): The International Officials inparagraphs 3.1.5 to 3.1.9 of this Rule
may be classified as World Athletics
Level and Area Level according to theapplicable World Athletics Policy.

Note (ii): The International Officials inparagraphs 3.1.5 to 3.1.9 of this Rule
may be classified as World Athletics
Level and Area Level according to theapplicable World Athletics Policy.

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Note (ii): Any athlete withdrawn or retired
from a Running or Race Walking event
under Rule 6.1.4 of the Competition
Rules shall be shown in the result as DNS
and DNF respectively. Any athlete notcomplying with such an order shall bedisqualified from that event.
Note (iii): Any athlete withdrawn or retired
from a Field Event under Rule 6.1.4 shallbe shown in the result as DNS if he has
not taken any trial. However, if he hastaken any trials, the results of those trials
shall stand and the athlete classified in
the result accordingly. Any athlete notcomplying with such an order shall bedisqualified from further participation inthat event.
Note (iv): Any athlete withdrawn orretired from a Combined Event under
Rule 6.1.4 shall be shown in the result
as DNS if he has not attempted to start
the first event. However, if he has
attempted to start the first event, Rule39.10 of the Technical Rules shall apply.
Any athlete not complying with such anorder shall be disqualified from further

Medical Delegates…
Gender.
Note (ii): Any athlete withdrawn or retired
from a Running or Race Walking event
under Rule 6.1.4 of the Competition
Rules shall be shown in the result as DNS
and DNF, respectively. Any athlete notcomplying with such an order shall bedisqualified from that event.
Note (iii): Any athlete withdrawn or retired
from a Field Event under Rule 6.1.4 shallbe shown in the result as DNS if he has
they have not taken any trial. However, if
he has they have taken any trials, theresults of those trials shall stand, and theathlete classified in the result accordingly.
Any athlete not complying with such anorder shall be disqualified from further
participation in that event.
Note (iv): Any athlete withdrawn orretired from a Combined Event under
Rule 6.1.4 shall be shown in the result
as DNS if he has they have notattempted to start the first event.
However, if he has they have attempted
to start the first event, Rule 39.10 of theTechnical Rules shall apply. Any athlete
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be disqualified from further participationin that event.
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International Technical Officials (ITOs)
International Technical Officials (ITOs) World Athletics Referees
Where ITOs World Athletics All ITO references to be
8.1
Where ITOs are appointed, the 8.1
Technical Delegates shall appoint the Referees are appointed, the Technical World Athletics Referees.
Chief ITO among the appointed ITOs, if Delegates shall appoint the Chief ITO
one was not appointed previously by the among the appointed ITOs World
relevant body. Whenever possible, the Athletics Referees, if one was not
Chief ITO, in conjunction with the appointed previously by the relevantTechnical Delegates, shall assign at least body. Whenever possible, the Chief ITO,
one ITO for every event on the in conjunction with the Technicalprogramme. The ITO shall be the Delegates, shall assign at least one ITO
Referee of each event to which they are World Athletics Referee for every event
assigned.
on the programme. The ITO World
Athletics Referee shall be the Referee of
8.2 In Cross Country, Road Running, each event to which they are assigned.
Mountain Running and Trail Runningcompetitions, ITOs, if appointed, shall 8.2 In Cross Country, Road Running,provide all necessary support to the Mountain Running and Trail Running
Organisers. They must be present at all competitions, ITOs World Athletics
times when an event to which they have Referees, if appointed, shall provide all
been assigned is in progress. They necessary support to the Organisers.
should ensure that the conduct of the They must be present at all times whencompetition is in full conformity with the an event to which they have been
Rules, applicable Technical Regulations assigned is in progress. They should
and relevant decisions made by the ensure that the conduct of theTechnical Delegates. The ITO shall be competition is in full conformity with thethe Referee of each event to which they Rules, applicable Technical Regulations
are assigned. Specific information is and relevant decisions made by theprovided in the ITO Guidelines which may Technical Delegates. The ITO Worldbe downloaded from the World
Athletics Referee shall be the Referee ofAthletics website.
each event to which they are assigned.

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Specific information is provided in the ITOWorld Athletics Referee Guidelines which
may be downloaded from the World
Athletics website.
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International Race Walking Judges (IRWJs)
Race Walking Judges appointed for all Race Walking Judges appointed for all Consequential to introducing
International Competitions falling under International competitions falling under the World Rankings
paragraph 1.1 of the International paragraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of the Competitions amendment.
Competition definition must be World International
World
Rankings
Athletics Level International Race Competition definition must be World
Walking Judges.
Athletics Gold Level International Race
Note: Race Walking Judges appointed for Walking Judges.
competitions under paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, Note: Race Walking Judges appointed for
1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.10 of the International competitions under paragraphs 1.2, 1.3,
Competition definition shall be either 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.10 1. (c), (d) and 2. (a),World Athletics Level or Area Level (b), (c), (d) of the International WorldInternational Race Walking Judges.
Rankings Competition definition shall beeither World Athletics Gold, Silver orBronze Level or Area Level International
Race Walking Judges.
International Road Course Measurers
At all International Competitions, an At all International World Rankings Consequential to introducing
International Road Course Measurer Competitions, an International Road the World Rankings
shall be appointed to verify the courses Course Measurer shall be appointed or Competitions amendment.
where Road Events are held entirely or engaged to verify ensure that the courses
partially outside the stadium.
where Road Events are held entirely or
partially outside the stadium aremeasured and certified in accordancewith World Athletics requirements.
International Starters and International Photo Finish Judges

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At all competitions under paragraphs 1.1,
1.2, 1. 3 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition held in thestadium, an International Starter and an
International Photo Finish Judge shall be
appointed respectively by Council, therelevant Area Association or governingbody.
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At all competitions under paragraphs 1.1, Consequential to introducing
1.2, 1. 3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), the World Rankings
Competitions amendment.
(b) of the International World Rankings
Competition definition held in thestadium, an International Starter and an
International Photo Finish Judge shall be
appointed, respectively, by Council, therelevant Area Association or governing
body.
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It is noted that whilst the International
Photo Finish Judge acts as the Chief
Photo Finish Judge at those competitions
to which they are appointed and the ITOs
act as Referees, there remains a clear
division in responsibilities between theInternational Starter (IS) and the othermembers of the start team.

It is noted that whilst the International
Photo Finish Judge acts as the Chief
Photo Finish Judge at those competitions
to which they are appointed and the ITOs
World Athletics Referees act as Referees,
there remains a clear division in
responsibilities between the International
Starter (IS) and the other members of thestart team.

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At all competitions organised underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, aJury of Appeal, which should normallyconsist of three, five or seven persons
shall be appointed.
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Jury of Appeal
At all competitions organised underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition, aJury of Appeal, which should normallyconsist of three, five or seven persons
shall be appointed.
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World Athletics Referees.

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Officials of the Competition
The Organisers of a competition and/or
Consequential to introducing
The Organisers of a competition and/or
the relevant governing body shall appoint the relevant governing body shall appoint the World Rankings
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the Rules of the Member in whose
Country the competition is held and, inthe case of competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition,subject to the Rules and procedures of
the relevant governing body.
The following list comprises the officials
considered necessary for major
International Competitions. The
Organisers may, however, vary thisaccording to local circumstances.

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Member in whose Country thecompetition is held and, in the case ofcompetitions under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2,
1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of
the International World Rankings
Competition definition, subject to theRules and procedures of the relevant
governing body.
The following list comprises the officials
considered necessary for major
International Competitions important for
the good conduct of the competition. The
Organisers may, however, vary thisaccording to local circumstances.

Once the Competition Director, or forinternational competitions the TechnicalDelegates, has approved the implements
list to be used during the events, theTechnical Manager shall prepare, orderand receive the various implements.

Technical Manager
Once the Competition Director, or forinternational competitions the TechnicalDelegates, has have approved theimplements list to be used during theevents, the Technical Manager shallprepare, order and receive the various
implements.

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Competitions amendment.

Event Presentation Manager…
Consequential to introducing…
At competitions held under paragraph 1.1 At competitions held under paragraph 1.1 the World Rankings
Competitions amendment.
of the International Competition definition, 1. (a) and (b) of the International Worldthe English and French language
Rankings Competition definition, theAnnouncers shall be appointed by
English and French language
Council.
Announcers shall be appointed by…
Council.
…

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18.5
The applicable Referee shallhave authority to warn or exclude fromcompetition, any athlete or relay team
guilty of acting in an unsporting or
improper manner or under Rules 6, 16.5,
17.14, 17.15.4, 25.5, 25.19, 54.7.6,
54.10.8 or 55.8.8 of the Technical Rules.
Warnings may be indicated to the athleteby showing a yellow card, exclusion by
showing a red card. Warnings andexclusions shall be entered on the resultcard and communicated to theCompetition Secretary and to the other
Referees.

18.5
The applicable Referee shallhave authority to warn or exclude fromcompetition, any athlete or relay team
guilty of acting in an unsporting or
improper manner or under Rules 6.1
Note (ii), (iii) and (iv) of the Competition
Rules or Rules 6, 16.5, 17.14, 17.15.4,
25.5, 25.19, 54.7.6, 54.10.8 or 55.8.8 of
the Technical Rules. Warnings may be
indicated to the athlete by showing ayellow card, exclusion by showing a red
card. Warnings and exclusions shall beentered on the result card andcommunicated to the Competition
Secretary and to the other Referees.

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f. In cases where a Referee is notaware of a pre-existing yellow card, andhe shows only a yellow card, once thisbecomes known, the appropriate steps
should be taken to disqualify the athlete
as soon as possible. Normally, thiswould be done by the Referee advising
the athlete directly or through his team.

f. In cases where a Referee is notaware of a pre-existing yellow card, andhe they shows only a yellow card, once
this becomes known, the appropriate
steps should be taken to disqualify theathlete as soon as possible. Normally,
this would be done by the Refereeadvising the athlete directly or throughhis their team.

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Umpires (Running and Race Walking Events)…
Style.
…
Charts which may be downloaded from the Charts which may be downloaded from theWorld Athletics website recommend the World Athletics website recommend thepoints at which the Umpires (subject points at which the Umpires (subject
always to the number available) should be always to the number available) should beplaced for the various tTrack eEvents.
placed for the various track events.
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The standard practice overall should be The standard practice overall should be Clarification as often athletes
that where an athlete / relay team does not that where an athlete / relay team does not fall, race finishes and theyfinish a race, it is generally to be denoted finish a race, it is generally to be denoted walk the rest of the way
as DNF rather than DQ, including in as DNF rather than DQ, including in because they are blocked
hurdles races where a technical rule has hurdles races where a technical rule has onto the track and havebeen breached but the athlete does not been breached but the athlete obviously nowhere else to go, andreach the finish line. Rule 8.4.4 of the stopped racing even if eventually does receive a DQ against theTechnical Rules is in place to cover the not reaching the finish line. Rule 8.4.4 of spirit of the rule.
situation where such an athlete or team the Technical Rules is in place to cover the
makes a protest – so sub-rule 8.4.4 is thus situation where such an athlete or teamadded.
makes a protest – so sub-rule 8.4.4 is thus
added.
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Start Coordinator, Starter and Recallers
22.1 The Start Coordinator shall:Consequential to introducing
22.1 The Start Coordinator shall:
22.1.1 Allocate the duties of the start 22.1.1 Allocate the duties of the start the World Rankings
team. However, in the case of team. However, in the case of Competitions amendment.
competitions under paragraph 1.1 of the competitions under paragraph 1.1 1. (a),International Competition definition and (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b), (c) of the
Area Championships and Games, the International
World
Rankings
determination of which events will be Competitions
definition andArea
assigned to the International Starter willChampionships
andGames,
thebe the responsibility of the Technicaldetermination of which events will be
Delegates.
assigned to the International Starter willbe the responsibility of the TechnicalDelegates.
Competition Secretary, Technical Information Centre (TIC)
Where the applicable regulations Consequential to introducing
25.3
Where the applicable regulations 25.3
for a competition other than under for a competition other than under the World Rankings
paragraph 1.1 of the International paragraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of the Competitions amendment.
Competition
definition
permitthe International
World
Rankings
simultaneous participation of athletes:
Competition
definition
permitthe…
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The use of “r” is designed to coversituations in which an athlete decides not
to continue in a competition because of
injury (or any other reason as it is notnecessary for him to provide one).
…

…
Gender.
The use of “r” is designed to coversituations in which an athlete decides not
to continue in a competition because of
injury (or any other reason as it is notnecessary for him them to provide one).
…

In other Field Events, an alternate
method would be to show all remaining
trials as a pass but the use of “r” provides
a clear indication that the athlete is nolonger intending to compete in that event– whereas showing passes still leaves
the possibility that the athlete could laterchange his mind.
…

In other Field Events, an alternate
method would be to show all remaining
trials as a pass, but the use of “r” provides
a clear indication that the athlete is nolonger intending to compete in that event– whereas showing passes still leaves
the possibility that the athlete could laterchange his their mind.
…
25.5
A Technical Information Centre Consequential to introducing(TIC) will be established for competitions the World Rankings
held under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6 Competitions amendment.
and 1.7 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b), (c)of the International World Rankings
Competition
definition
andisrecommended for other competitions
held over more than one day.
…

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25.5
A Technical Information Centre(TIC) will be established for competitions
held under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6
and 1.7 of the International Competition
definition and is recommended for othercompetitions held over more than one
day.
…

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31.13.4 The performance in an oval
track event shall be made in a lane where
the projected running line radius on theconstant banked bend segment does notexceed 27m and, for multiple lap events,

World Records
31.13.4 The performance in an oval Style.
tTrack eEvent shall be made in a lane
where the projected running line radiuson the constant banked bend segment
does not exceed 27m and, for multiple lap

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the two straights each are at least 30m events, the two straights each are at least
30m long.
long.
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Events for which World Records are Recognised
Omission from previous…
…
Either Fully Automatic Times to 0.01 Either Fully Automatic Times to 0.01 amendment.
second accuracy or Transponder Times second accuracy or Hand / Transponder
to 0.1 second accuracy will be accepted. Times to 0.1 second accuracy will be
accepted.
…
…

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All International Competitions, as definedin the Generally Applicable Definitions,shall be held under the Rules of World
Athletics.
In all competitions, events may be held ina different format from that provided
under the Technical Rules, but rules
giving more rights to the athletes thanthey would have obtained applying theactual Rules, may not be applied.
…

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…
Outdoor competitions under paragraph
1.1 of the International Competition
definition may be held only on facilities
that hold a World Athletics Class 1
Athletics Facility Certificate. It is
recommended that, when such facilities
are available, outdoor competitions underparagraphs 1.2 to 1.10 of theInternational
Competition
definition

GeneralAll International Competitions, as definedin the Generally Applicable Definitions,shall be held under the Rules of World
Athletics.
In all competitions, events may be held ina different format from that provided
under the Competition and TechnicalRules, but rules giving more rights to theathletes than they would have obtained
applying the actual Rules, may not beapplied.
…
The Athletics Facility…
Outdoor competitions under paragraph
1.1 1. (a) and (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition
may be held only on facilities that hold aWorld Athletics Class 1 Athletics Facility
Certificate. It is recommended that, whensuch facilities are available, outdoor
competitions under paragraphs 1.2 to
1.10 1. (c), (d), (e) and 2. of the

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should also be held on these facilities.
In any case, a World Athletics Class 2
Athletics Facility Certificate shall be
required for all facilities intended for use
foroutdoorcompetitions
underparagraphs 1.2 to 1.10 of theInternational Competition definition.
…

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World
Rankings
Competition definition should also beheld on these facilities.
In any case, a World Athletics Class 2
Athletics Facility Certificate shall be
required for all facilities intended for use
foroutdoorcompetitions
underparagraphs 1.2 to 1.10 1. (c) and 2. (a),(b), (c) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition. It is
recommended that all competitions underparagraphs 1. (d), (e), 2. (d), (e) and 3. of
the
World
Rankings
Competition
definition should also be held on certified
facilities or, at least, the facility must
conform to the Rules and Regulations, as
amended from time to time. If theapplicable regulations or World Rankings
Competition categories so require, thefacility must be certified.
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The eligibility of an athlete to compete
outside of their own country is as set forthin Requirements to Compete inInternational Competitions Rules. Sucheligibility shall be assumed unless anobjection to their status is made to theTechnical Delegate(s). (See also Rule8.1 of the Technical Rules.)Entries
The eligibility of an athlete to compete Reference updated.
outside of their own country is as set forthin Rule 5 of the Eligibility Rules(Requirements
toCompeteinInternational Competitions) Rules. Sucheligibility shall be assumed unless anobjection to their status is made to theTechnical Delegate(s). (See also Rule8.1 of the Technical Rules.)

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Simultaneous Entries

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If an athlete is entered in both a Track
Event and a Field Event, or in more thanone Field Event taking place
simultaneously, the appropriate Refereemay, for one round of trials at a time, orfor each trial in the High Jump and Pole
Vault, allow an athlete to take their trial inan order different from that decided uponby the draw prior to the start of thecompetition. However, if an athlete
subsequently is not present for aparticular trial, it shall be deemed thatthey are passing once the period allowed
for the trial has elapsed.

If an athlete is entered in both a Track
Event and a Field Event, or in more thanone Field Event taking place
simultaneously, the appropriate Refereemay, for one round of trials at a time, orfor each trial in the High Jump and Pole
Vault, allow an athlete to take their trial inan order different from that decided uponby the draw prior to the start of thecompetition the start list (or as
determined in accordance with Rule25.6.1 of the Technical Rules). However,
if an athlete subsequently is not present
for a that particular trial, it shall bedeemed that they are passing once theperiod allowed for the trial has elapsed.
As this possibility exists only for thatparticular round / trial allowed by the
Referee, if the athlete is then not present
for a subsequent round / trial, when theircompeting order will be again according
to the start list (or as determined inaccordance with Rule 25.6.1 of theTechnical Rules), it will be counted as a
failure once the period allowed for thetrial has elapsed.

4.4
At all competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, an
athlete shall be excluded fromparticipation in all further events…

4.4
At all competitions under Consequential to introducing
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World Rankings Competition definition,
an athlete shall be excluded fromparticipation in all further events…
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The Referee allows theathlete to take their trial in adifferent order for one trial ata time. If the athlete is notpresent for that allowed trial,
the trial will be a pass.
However, if the athlete is still
not present for a following
trial (which was not allowedby the Referee), that
qualifies as absence during
competition and should becounted as a failure.

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6.2
Any athlete giving or receiving
assistance from within the competitionarea during an event (including under
Rules 17.14, 17.15, 54.10 and 55.8 of
the Technical Rules) shall be warned by
the Referee and advised that, if there is
any repetition, they will be disqualified
from that event.

…
At all competitions under paragraphs 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2.
(a), (b), (c) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, andwhen
representing
theirMemberFederation under paragraphs 1.4 and 1.8
1. (e) and 2. (e) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, athletes
shall participate in the uniform clothing
approved by their Member Federation.
…
Assistance to Athletes
6.2
Any athlete giving or receiving
assistance from within the competitionarea during an event (including under
Rules 17.14, 17.15.4, 54.10.8 and 55.8.8of the Technical Rules) shall be warned
by the Referee and advised that, if there
is any repetition, they will be disqualified
from that event.

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Delete6.3.5 Provision of advice or othersupport by any official of the competition
not related to or required by their specificrole in the competition at the time (e.g.,coaching advice, indication of the takeoff point in a jumping event except toindicate a failure in Horizontal Jumps,
time or distance gaps in a race etc.).

6.3.5 Provision of advice or othersupport by any official of the competition
not related to or required by their specificrole in the competition at the time (e.g.,coaching advice, indication of the takeoff point in a jumping event except toindicate a failure in Horizontal Jumps,
time or distance gaps in a race etc.).

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For the purpose of this Rule, the following For the purpose of this Rule, the following To clarify the intent of theshall not be considered assistance, andshall not be considered assistance, andrule.
are therefore allowed:
are therefore allowed:…
…

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…
At all competitions under paragraphs 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 of the International
Competition definition, and whenrepresenting their Member Federation
under paragraphs 1.4 and 1.8 of theInternational Competition
definition,
athletes shall participate in the uniform
clothing approved by their Member
Federation.
…

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6.4.5 Viewing by athletes competing in
Field Events, of images of previous
trial(s), recorded on their behalf bypersons not placed in the competitionarea (see Note to Rule 6.1 of theTechnical Rules). The viewing device orimages taken from it must not be taken
into the competition area.

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8.4.1 if an athlete makes animmediate oral protest against having
been charged with a false start, the Start
Referee (or if one is not appointed, therelevant Running and Race Walking
Events Referee) may, if they are in any
doubt, allow the athlete to compete“under protest” in order to preserve therights of all concerned. Competing“under protest” shall not be allowed if thefalse start was indicated by a World
Athletics certified Start Information
System, unless for any reason the
Referee determines that the information
provided by the System is obviously
inaccurate.

6.4.5 Viewing by athletes competing in
Field Events, of images of previous
trial(s), recorded on their behalf bypersons not placed in the competitionarea (see Note to Rule 6.1 of theTechnical Rules). The viewing device orimages taken from it must not be taken
into the competition area beyond theimmediate area in which those providing
the recording are placed. To ensure abetter view of the images, the athlete may
hold the device whilst communicatingwith the persons who have taken theimages.
Protests and Appeals
8.4.1 if an athlete makes animmediate oral protest against having
been charged with a false start, the Start
Referee (or if one is not appointed, therelevant Running and Race Walking
Events Referee) may, if they are in any
doubt, allow the athlete to compete“under protest” in order to preserve therights of all concerned. Competing“under protest” shall should not beallowed if the false start was indicated bya World Athletics certified Start
Information System, unless for any
reason the Referee determines that the
information provided by the System isobviously inaccurate.

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For different reasons, theonly way for the athletes toproperly see the images is topick up the device and see
these images closer tohim/her and placing thedevice in a certain
orientation.

To align with the recently
amended Starting
Guidelines.

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When the Start Referee decides on an
immediate oral protest made by anathlete for being charged with a false
start, they have to consider all theavailable data and in case of only areasonable possibility that the athlete’s
protest may be valid, they should allow
the athlete to compete under protest.
After the race, a final decision must be
taken by the Referee, a decision that
may be subject of an appeal to the Jury.
But to be clear, the Referee should notallow an athlete to compete underprotest if the false start has been
detected by a Start Information Systemthat appears to be working properly or incases where it is very clear by visualobservation that the athlete hascommitted a false start and there is novalid reason to allow the protest.

When the Start Referee decides on an
immediate oral protest made by anathlete for being charged with a false
start, they have to consider all theavailable data and in case of only areasonable possibility that the athlete’s
protest may be valid, they should allow
the athlete to compete under protest.
After the race, a final decision must be
taken by the Referee, a decision that
may be subject of an appeal to the Jury.
But to be clear, The Referee should notnormally allow an athlete to compete
under protest if the false start has been
detected by a Start Information Systemthat appears to be working properly or incases where it is very clear by visualobservation that the athlete hascommitted a false start and there is novalid reason to allow the protest.
However, it is acknowledged thatwhen the reaction time is close to theallowed limit, any movement could be
hardly visible. In this case if, in theopinion of the Start Referee, it would
require further study of thetechnological evidence, the Start
Referee may decide to allow theathlete run under protest to preserve
the rights of all concerned.

To align with the recently
amended Starting
Guidelines.

Mixed Competition
9.2 Other than under Rule 9.1 for all 9.2 Other than under Rule 9.1, for all Grammar.
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female participants shall not normally be female participants shall not normally bepermitted.
permitted.
However, the following may be permitted However, the following may be permitted
in all competitions except those held in all competitions except those held
under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.3 and 1. 6 of under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.3 and 1. 6 1.
the International Competition definition. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the
In the case of competitions held under International
World
Rankings
paragraphs 1.4, 1.5 and 1.7 to 1.10 of the Competition definition. In the case ofInternational Competition definition such competitions held under paragraphs 1.4,
competition shall always be allowed in 1.5 and 1.7 to 1.10 1 (e), (d) and 2. (c),Field Events and in events per Rule 9.2.1 (d), (e) of the International Worldof the Technical Rules, if specifically Rankings Competition definition suchpermitted by the relevant Area competition shall always be allowed in
Association:
Field Events and in events per Rule 9.2.1…
of the Technical Rules, if specifically
To be clear, mixed competition in Field
permitted by the relevant Area
Events and in races of 5000m or longer
Association:is:…
a. permitted in all national competitions,
To be clear, mixed competition in Field
subject only to the rules of the applicable Events and in races of 5000m or longer
federation. [No additional permission from is:
an Area Association is required];a. permitted in all national competitions,b. permitted in a competition held undersubject only to the rules of the applicableparagraphs 1.9 and 1.10 of thefederation. [No additional permission fromInternational Competition definition if
an Area Association is required];
specifically permitted by the relevant Area b. permitted in a competition held under
Association;
paragraph 1.9 and 1.10 2. (d) of thec. not permitted in a competition held
International World Rankings Competition
under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.8 of thedefinition if specifically permitted by theInternational Competition definition
relevant Area Association;
unless in the case of Field Events thec. not permitted in a competition held
applicable regulations for the competition under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.8 1. and 2. (a),so provide.
(b), (c), (e) of the International World…
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regulations for the competition so
provide.
…
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Surveying and Measurements
10.2
For Track and Field Events in
10.2
For Track and Field Events inConsequential to introducing
competitions under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, competitions under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, the World Rankings
1.3 and 1.6 of the International
1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of Competitions amendment.
Competition definition, all measurements the International World Rankings
shall be made with a calibrated steel tape Competition definition, all measurements
or bar or with a scientific measuring
shall be made with a calibrated steel tapedevice.
or bar or with a scientific measuring…
device.
At competitions other than those held…
under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of At competitions other than those held
the International Competition definition,
under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1.
fibreglass tapes may also be used.
(a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition, fibreglass tapes may also be
used.
Validity of Performances
When a result is achieved on a complying When a result is achieved on a complying For consistent style, add
facility with no advantage gained and all facility with no advantage gained and all comma before e.g.
related rules observed, the fact that it
related rules observed, the fact that it
happened at a covered competition site
happened at a covered competition sitedoes not prevent a result being listed
does not prevent a result being listed
among the outdoor equivalent distances among the outdoor equivalent distances
and used for any statistical purpose
and used for any statistical purpose(performances, e.g. on covered 400m
(performances e.g. on covered 400m
tracks and straights).
tracks and straights).
…
…
Video Recording

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In competitions held under paragraphs
Consequential to introducing
1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 1. (a), (b) and (c) of thethe World Rankings
International World Rankings Competition Competitions amendment.
definition and, whenever possible, inother competitions, an official video
recording of all events to the satisfactionof the Technical Delegate(s) shall be
made.
…

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In competitions held under paragraphs
1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of the International
Competition definition and, wheneverpossible, in other competitions, an official
video recording of all events to thesatisfaction of the Technical Delegate(s)shall be made.
…

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In International Competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, thetrack should allow for eight lanes
minimum.

Track Measurements
In International competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition,
the track should allow for eight lanes
minimum.

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TR15.3101 Amend

15.3
In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition andfor any performances submitted for
ratification as a World Record under
Rules 32 or 34 of the Competition Rules,
the starting blocks shall be linked to a
World Athletics certified Start Information
System.
…

The Start
15.3
In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition
and for any performances submitted for
ratification as a World Record under
Rules 32 or 34 of the Competition Rules,
the starting blocks shall be linked to a
World Athletics certified Start Information
System.
…

TR15.4101 Amend

15.4
In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1 to 1.6 of the International
Competition definition, athletes shall use

15.4
In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1 to 1.6 1. and 2. (a), (b) of
the International World Rankings
Competition definition, athletes shall use

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starting blocks provided by theOrganisers of the competition.
…

starting blocks provided by theOrganisers of the competition.
…

102 Amend

At all International Competitions, except
as noted below, the commands of theStarter shall be given in their own
language, in English or in French.

The Start
At all International competitions, except
as noted below, the commands of theStarter shall be given in their own
language, in English or in French.

TR16.2Note

102 Amend

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Note: In competitions under paragraphs
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.9 of theInternational Competition definition, thecommands of the Starter shall be given in
English only.

Note: In competitions under paragraphs
Consequential to introducing
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.9 1. (a), (b), (c),the World Rankings
Competitions amendment.
(d) and 2. (d) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, thecommands of the Starter shall be given in
English only.

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103 Amend…
In events organised under paragraphs
1.1 to 1.6 of the International Competition
definition and many other high levelmeetings there is invariably a service
company responsible for the electronic
timing and the Start Information System.
In this case, there will be technicians who
are responsible for communication. In
other competitions a variety ofcommunication systems are used –radios, phones, or by using flags or
flashing lights.

Consequential to introducing…
the World Rankings
In events organised under paragraphs
Competitions amendment.
1.1 to 1.6 1. and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition and many other high levelmeetings there is invariably a service
company responsible for the electronic
timing and the Start Information System.
In this case, there will be technicians who
are responsible for communication. In
other competitions, a variety ofcommunication systems are used –radios, phones, or by using flags or
flashing lights.

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105…
It is important in order to maintain the
integrity of the intention of this division…
It is important, in order to maintain the
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that Starters and Referees are as diligent
in the application of Rule 16.5 of theTechnical Rules as well as in detecting
false starts.
…
In all such cases, the Starter and Refereemust act reasonably and efficiently andclearly indicate their decisions. If
appropriate the reasons for the decisions
can be announced to the athletes in therace and if possible or desirable also to
the announcers, television team etc.
through the communication network.
…
TR17
TR17.5that Starters and Referees are as diligent
in the application of Rule 16.5 of theTechnical Rules as well as in detecting
false starts.
…
In all such cases, the Starter and Refereemust act reasonably and efficiently andclearly indicate their decisions. If
appropriate, the reasons for the decisions
can be announced to the athletes in therace and, if possible or desirable, also to
the announcers, television team etc.
through the communication network.

112 Amend

17.5
In competitions held underparagraph 1.1 of the International
Competition definition and where suitablein other competitions:17.5.1 the 800m event shall be run inlanes as far as the nearer edge of the
breakline where athletes may leave theirrespective lanes.
…

The Race
17.5
In competitions held underConsequential to introducing
paragraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of thethe World Rankings
International World Rankings Competition Competitions amendment.
definition and where suitable in othercompetitions:17.5.1 the 800m event shall be run inlanes as far as the nearer edge of the
breakline where athletes may leave theirrespective lanes.
…

TR17.5.1
note

112

Amend

Note: In competitions under paragraphs
1.4 and 1.8 of the International
Competition definition, the participatingteams may agree not to use lanes.

Note: In competitions under paragraphs Consequential to introducing
1.4 and 1.8 1. (e) and 2. (e) of the the World Rankings
International
World
Rankings Competitions amendment.
Competition definition, the participatingteams may agree not to use lanes.

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green

113

Amend

…
…
Grammar.
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TR19.10.2

TR19.13.1
(a)

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of the Competition Rules when stating theRule under which an athlete isdisqualified:a.
if an athlete steps on or inside theline then state Rule 17.3 of the TechnicalRulesb.
if an athlete crosses over before
the breakline or split start marker thenstate Rule 17.5 of the Technical Rules.

25.4 of the Competition Rules when
stating the Rule under which an athlete isdisqualified:a.
if an athlete steps on or inside theline, then state Rule 17.3 of the TechnicalRules,b.
if an athlete crosses over before
the breakline or split start marker, thenstate Rule 17.5 of the Technical Rules.

Non-mechanical wind gauges shall be
used at all International Competitions
under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.8 of theInternational Competition definition andfor any performance submitted for
ratification as a World Record.

Non-mechanical wind gauges shall be
used at all International competitions
under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.8 1. and 2.
(a), (b), (c), (e) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition and forany performance submitted for
ratification as a World Record.

118 Add Note 19.10.2 For races partly or entirely
outside the stadium, unless the time isan exact whole second, the time shall be
converted and recorded to the next
longer whole second, e.g. 2:09:44.3
shall be recorded as 2:09:45.

118

Amend

19.13.1 The System must record thefinish through a camera positioned in theextension of the finish line, producing acomposite image.
a.
For competitions underparagraph 1.1 of the International

Timing and Photo Finish
19.10.2 For races partly or entirely
outside the stadium, unless the time isan exact whole second, the time shall be
converted and recorded to the next
longer whole second, e.g. 2:09:44.3
shall be recorded as 2:09:45.
Note: For the Road Mile, the conversion
shall be done to the next longer 0.1
second.

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manual times was missing
from the previous
amendments in December
2022.

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19.13.1 The System must record the Consequential to introducing
finish through a camera positioned in the the World Rankings
extension of the finish line, producing a Competitions amendment.
composite image.
a.
For competitions underparagraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of the

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International World Rankings
Competition definition, this composite
image must be composed of at least
1000 images per second.
…

Competition definition, this composite
image must be composed of at least
1000 images per second.
…
TR20
TR20.2.1

123

Add note

TR20.4.2

126

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Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Track Events
Consequence of approving…
Note (ii): The applicable regulations may the athlete replacement
policy at WAS stadium
specify how vacant positions due towithdrawals in semi-finals and finals may events.
be filled in by athletes ranked following
the previous round after those qualified.
20.4.2 After the first round, athletes
shall be ranked after each round inaccordance with the procedure shown inRule 20.3.2(a) or, in the case of 800m,
20.3.2(b) of the Technical Rules.
Three draws for lanes will then be made:a. one for the four highest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 3, 4, 5 and 6;
b. another for the fifth and sixth ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 7 and 8, andc. another for the two lowest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 1 and 2.

20.4.2 After the first round, athletes
shall be ranked after each round inaccordance with the procedure shown inRule 20.3.2(a) or, in the case of 800m,
20.3.2(b) of the Technical Rules.
For an eight-lane track, three draws forlanes will then be made. When there arefewer or more than eight lanes, theprinciples in the following system with
the necessary modifications should be
used.
20.4.3 For straight races:
a. one draw for the four highest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 3, 4, 5 and 6;
b. another for the fifth and sixth ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 2 and 7, andc. another for the two lowest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placings

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in lanes 1 and 8.
20.4.4 For 200m races:
a. one draw for the three highest
ranked athletes or teams to determine
placings in lanes 5, 6 and 7;
b. another for the fourth, fifth and sixth
ranked athletes or teams to determine
placings in lanes 3, 4 and 8, andc. another for the two lowest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 1 and 2.
20.4.5 For 400m races and all relays up
to and including 4 x 400m:
a. one draw for the four highest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 4, 5, 6 and 7;
b. another for the fifth and sixth ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 3 and 8, andc. another for the two lowest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placingsin lanes 1 and 2.
20.4.6 For 800m races:
a. one draw for the four highest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placings inlanes 3, 4, 5 and 6;
b. another for the fifth and sixth ranked
athletes or teams to determine placings inlanes 7 and 8, andc. another for the two lowest ranked
athletes or teams to determine placings inlanes 1 and 2.

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Note: When there are fewer or morethan 8 lanes, the above system with thenecessary modifications should be
followed.
TR20.4.2
note (i)

127

Amend

Note (i): In competitions underparagraphs 1.4 to 1.10 of theInternational Competition definition, the
800m event may be run with one or two
athletes in each lane, or with group startbehind an arced line. In competitions
under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition,
this should normally be applied only in thefirst round, unless because of ties oradvancement by the Referee or the Juryof Appeal, there are more athletes in arace of a subsequent round than were
anticipated.

Note (i): In competitions under Consequential to introducing
paragraphs 1.4 to 1.10 1. (d), (e) and 2. the World Rankingsof the International World Rankings Competitions amendment.
Competition definition, the 800m event
may be run with one or two athletes ineach lane, or with group start behind anarced line. In competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b)(c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition,
this should normally be applied only in thefirst round, unless because of ties oradvancement by the Referee or the Juryof Appeal, there are more athletes in arace of a subsequent round than were
anticipated.

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TR20.5128

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In competitions under paragraphs Consequential to introducing
20.5
In competitions under paragraphs 20.5
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. the World Rankings
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of the International
Competitions amendment.
Competition definition, for events longer(a), (b) of the International World
than 800m, relays longer than 4 × 400m Rankings Competition definition, forand any event where only a single round events longer than 800m, relays longer(final) is required, lanes / starting
than 4 × 400m and any event where only
positions shall be drawn by lot.
a single round (final) is required, lanes /…
starting positions shall be drawn by lot.
…

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TR20.9129

Amend

One Day Meetings

One Day Invitation Meetings

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TR21
TR21.3

130

Amend

TR21.5130

DeleteIn competitions held under paragraphs
1.5, 1.9 and 1.10 of the International
Competition definition athletes may beseeded, ranked and/or allocated to lanesin accordance with the applicableregulations for the competition or any
other method determined by theOrganisers but preferably notified to theathletes and their representatives inadvance.

In competitions held under paragraphs
1.5, 1.9 and 1.10 1. (d) and 2. (d) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition athletes may be seeded, ranked
and/or allocated to lanes in accordancewith the applicable regulations for thecompetition or any other method
determined by the Organisers but,preferably, notified to the athletes andtheir representatives in advance.

In one day meetings, if there is only a“final” round but with more than one race,
the races should bearranged according to any applicableregulations for the meeting or the seriesof meetings of which it is apart. If there are none then it is usual for
allocation of athletes to the various“races” to be undertaken by
the Organisers or if requested by theappointed Technical Delegate(s).

In one day invitation meetings, if there is
only a “final” round but with more than
one race, the races should bearranged according to any applicableregulations for the meeting or the seriesof meetings of which it is apart. If there are none then it is usual for
allocation of athletes to the various“races” to be undertaken by
the Organisers or if requested by theappointed Technical Delegate(s).

…
If that is not practicable lots shall bedrawn to determine which athlete(s)shall be placed in the next round.
…
21.4
Where qualifying for the next
round is based on place and time (e.g.,
the first three in each of two heats plus
the next two fastest), and there is a tie
for the last qualifying position based onplace, placing the tied athletes in theTies…
If that is not practicable, lots shall bedrawn to determine which athlete(s)shall be placed in the next round.
…
21.4
Where qualifying for the next
round is based on place and time (e.g.,
the first three in each of two heats plus
the next two fastest), and there is a tie
for the last qualifying position based onplace, placing the tied athletes in the

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next round shall reduce the number ofathletes qualifying based on time.

next round shall reduce the number ofathletes qualifying based on time.

TR21.5

130

Amend

…
If that is not practicable lots shall bedrawn to determine which athlete(s)shall be placed in the next round.
…

TR22
TR22.6.3
green

134

Amend

…
The most obvious example is where theathlete uses his hand but could also be
for example by his chest if he “ranthrough” the hurdle. The front side of thelead lower limb includes all front facing
parts of the leg from the top of the thighto the end of the foot.
…

…
If that is not practicable, lots shall bedrawn to determine which athlete(s)shall be placed in the next round.
…
Hurdle Races…
The most obvious example is where theathlete uses his their hand but could also
be for example by his their chest if hethey “ran through” the hurdle. The front
side of the lead lower limb includes all
front facing parts of the leg from the topof the thigh to the end of the foot.
…

TR23
TR23.3
Note

135

Note: Adjustment to the hurdle spacing
may be necessary to ensure that safe
distances from a hurdle / start line and to
the next hurdle are maintained before
and after the finish line respectively, as
indicated in the World Athletics Trackand Field Facilities Manual.

Steeplechase Races
Note: Adjustment to the hurdle spacing
may be necessary to ensure that safe
distances from a hurdle / start line and to
the next hurdle are maintained before
and after the finish line, respectively, as
indicated in the World Athletics Trackand Field Facilities Manual.

24.5
A baton shall be used for all
Relay Races held in the Stadium andshall be carried by hand throughout therace. At least for competitions conductedunder paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6of the International Competition

Relay Races
24.5
A baton shall be used for all
Relay Races held in the Stadium andshall be carried by hand throughout therace. At least for competitions conductedunder paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6
1. (a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of theTR24
TR24.5139

Amend

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Gender.

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definition, each baton shall be numbered
and of a different colour and may include
a timing transponder.
…

International World Rankings
Competition definition, each baton shallbe numbered and of a different colour
and may include a timing transponder.
…

TR24.11

140

Amend

24.11 The composition of a team andthe order of running for a relay shall be
officially declared no later than one hour
before the published first call time (thetime by which the athletes must bepresent in the Call Room) for the firstheat of each round of the competition.
Further alterations must be verified by a
medical officer appointed by theOrganisers and may be made only until
the final call time (the time at which theathletes are listed to depart the Call
Room) for the particular heat in which
the team is competing. The team shallcompete as named and in the declaredorder. If a team does not follow thisRule, it shall be disqualified.

24.11 The composition of a team andthe order of running for a relay shall be
officially declared no later than one hour
before the published first call time (thetime by which the athletes must bepresent in the Call Room) for the first
their respective heat of in each round of
the competition. Further alterations must
be verified by a medical officer
appointed by the Organisers and may bemade only until the final call time (thetime at which the athletes are listed todepart the Call Room) for the particularheat in which the team is competing.
The team shall compete as named andin the declared order. If a team does notfollow this Rule, it shall be disqualified.

TR25
TR 25.5145

Add

Competing Order and Trials

General Conditions – Field Events
Competing Order and Trials

TR 25.6
green

146

Amend

25.5
Except where Rule 25.6 of theTechnical Rules applies, the athletes
shall compete in an order drawn by lot.

25.5
Except where Rule 25.6 of theTechnical Rules applies, or theapplicable regulations provide otherwise,
the athletes shall compete in an orderdrawn by lot.

When an athlete has retired from an
event either by his own decision or by a

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In this way, no need to predeclare and no need tochase team management.
Athletes would report at 1st
Call time and would be
responsible to declare theirnames and order to CR staff.
With today’s technology andmost outputs now in digitalformat, information cancirculate much faster than in
the past and still reach end
users with enough notice.
Delaying the declaration bysome 45 minutes brings noharm to the integrity of thecompetition.

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e.g. the DL Regulations.
(athletes in rounds of trials 13 compete in seeding order)

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TR 25.12

148

Amend

TR25.12148

Add note

TR 25.17

149

Amend

TR27
TR27.3158

Amenddecision made in accordance with Rule
6 of the Competition Rules, he may takeno further part in that event, including, inthe case of Vertical Jumps, in a jump-off
for first place or, in the case of
Combined Events, in any further event
within that Combined Event.
…

by a decision made in accordance with
Rule 6 of the Competition Rules, he they
may take no further part in that event,including, in the case of Vertical Jumps,
in a jump-off for first place or, in the caseof Combined Events, in any further thatparticular event of the Combined Events
within that Combined Event.
…

25.12
…
For competitions conducted underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition,
there should be at least 12 athletes in
the final unless otherwise provided in theregulations for the competition.

25.12…
For competitions conducted underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition,
there should be at least 12 athletes in
the final unless otherwise provided in theregulations for the competition.

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Note: The applicable regulations may
specify how vacant positions due towithdrawals in finals may be filled in byathletes ranked next following thequalification round after those qualified.

Consequence of approving
the athlete replacement
policy at WAS stadium
events.

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trials – see at the end of thelist.

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27.3
The minimum width of the
runway shall be 16m and the minimum
length of the runway shall be 15m
except in competitions held underHigh Jump
27.3
The minimum width of the
runway shall be 16m and the minimum
length of the runway shall be 15m
except in competitions held under

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TR27.10

TR28
TR28.2green (c)TR28.8
note

158

Amend

paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition,
where the minimum length shall be 25m.

paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 1.
(a), (b), (c), (d) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings
Competition definition, where theminimum length shall be 25m.

27.10 For competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition,
the landing area shall be not smaller
than 6m long x 4m wide x 0.7m high.
…

27.10 For competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 1.
(a), (b), (c), (d) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings
Competition definition, the landing area
shall be not smaller than 6m long x 4m
wide x 0.7m high.
…

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Pole Vault
163

Amend

…
This also applies in cases where theathlete during the time for his trial is, for
any reason, placing the pole in the box
or otherwise through the vertical plane of
the zero line and the pole touches theground beyond the zero line, this is a
failure;…

…
This also applies in cases where theathlete during the time for his their trial
is, for any reason, placing the pole in thebox or otherwise through the verticalplane of the zero line and the pole
touches the ground beyond the zero line,
this is a failure;…

Gender.

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164

Amend

…
The placement of such equipment shallbe done within the time allowed for theathlete’s trial and shall be removed by
the athlete immediately after their trial iscompleted. At competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition
this shall be provided by the organisers.

…
The placement of such equipment shallbe done within the time allowed for theathlete’s trial and shall be removed by
the athlete immediately after their trial iscompleted. At competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 1.
(a), (b), (c), (d) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings

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Competition definition this shall be
provided by the organisers.
TR28.12

167

Amend

TR29
TR29.1
Note

170

Amend

TR29.3

170

Delete,Move
Note toTR29.528.12 For competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition,
the landing area shall be not smaller
than 6m long (behind the zero line andexcluding the front pieces) x 6m wide x
0.8m high.
…

28.12 For competitions underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 1.
(a), (b), (c), (d) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings
Competition definition, the landing area
shall be not smaller than 6m long(behind the zero line and excluding thefront pieces) x 6m wide x 0.8m high.
…

29.
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1
January 2004 the runway may have awidth of maximum 1.25m. However
when such a runway is fully resurfaced,
the lane width shall comply with thisRule.

General Conditions – Horizontal Jumps
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1 Grammar.
January 2004 the runway may have awidth of maximum 1.25m. However,when such a runway is fully resurfaced,
the lane width shall comply with this
Rule.

29.3
The take-off shall be marked bya board sunk level with the runway andthe surface of the landing area. Theedge of the board which is nearer to thelanding area shall be the take-off line.
Immediately beyond the take-off line
there may be placed a plasticine
indicator board for the assistance of theJudges.
Note: Where in the construction of the
runway and/or take-off board there waspreviously provision for the placement ofa plasticine indicator board and suchboard is not used, this recess should be

29.3
The take-off shall be marked bya board sunk level with the runway andthe surface of the landing area. Theedge of the board which is nearer to thelanding area shall be the take-off line.
Immediately beyond the take-off line
there may be placed a plasticine
indicator board for the assistance of theJudges.
Note: Where in the construction of the
runway and/or take-off board there waspreviously provision for the placement ofa plasticine indicator board and suchboard is not used, this recess should be

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171

Amend

filled by a blanking board flush with the
take-off board.

filled by a blanking board flush with the
take-off board.

29.5
The use of video or othertechnology, to assist the Judges in
deciding the application of Rule 30.1.1 of
the Technical Rules, is strongly
recommended at all levels ofcompetition. However, if no technology
is available, a plasticine indicator board
may still be used.
The plasticine indicator board shallconsist of a rigid board, 0.10m ± 0.002m
wide and 1.22m ± 0.01m long made ofwood or any other suitable material andshall be painted in a contrasting colour
to the take-off board. Where possible,
the plasticine should be of a thirdcontrasting colour. The board shall bemounted in a recess or shelf in the
runway, on the side of the take-off board
nearer the landing area. The surface
shall rise from the level of the take-offboard to a height of 7mm ± 1mm. The
edges shall be cut away such that inrelation to the recess, when filled withplasticine, the surface of the plasticine
nearer to the take-off line shall be at anangle of 90° (see Figure (a2) TR29).
When mounted in this recess, the wholeassembly shall be sufficiently rigid toaccept the full force of the athlete’s foot.
The surface of the board shall be of amaterial in which the spikes of an
athlete’s shoe will grip and not skid.
The plasticine can be smoothed off by

29.5
The use of video or other
Logical rearrangement.
technology, to assist the Judges in
deciding the application of Rule 30.1.1 of
the Technical Rules, is strongly
recommended at all levels ofcompetition. However, if no technology
is available, a plasticine indicator board
placed immediately beyond the take-offline may still be used.
The plasticine indicator board shallconsist of a rigid board, 0.10m ± 0.002m
wide and 1.22m ± 0.01m long made ofwood or any other suitable material andshall be painted in a contrasting colour
to the take-off board. Where possible,
the plasticine should be of a thirdcontrasting colour. The board shall bemounted in a recess or shelf in the
runway, on the side of the take-off board
nearer the landing area. The surface
shall rise from the level of the take-offboard to a height of 7mm ± 1mm. The
edges shall be cut away such that inrelation to the recess, when filled withplasticine, the surface of the plasticine
nearer to the take-off line shall be at anangle of 90° (see Figure (a2) TR29).
When mounted in this recess, the wholeassembly shall be sufficiently rigid toaccept the full force of the athlete’s foot.
The surface of the board shall be of amaterial in which the spikes of an
athlete’s shoe will grip and not skid.

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means of a roller or suitably shaped
scraper for the purposes of removing thefootprint of an athlete.

TR31
TR31.4

177

Amend

TR32
TR32.1

178

Amend

TR32.2

178

DeleteFor International Competitions, there
should be a separate take-off board formen and women. The take-off line shallnot be less than 13m for men and 11m for
women from the nearer end of the landingarea. For any other competition, thisdistance shall be appropriate for the levelof competition.

The plasticine can be smoothed off bymeans of a roller or suitably shaped
scraper for the purposes of removing thefootprint of an athlete.
Note: Where in the construction of the
runway and/or take-off board there waspreviously provision for the placement ofa plasticine indicator board and suchboard is not used, this recess should be
filled by a blanking board flush with the
take-off board.
Triple Jump
For International Competitions Where Consequential to introducing
necessary for the level of the competition, the World Rankings
there should be a separate take-off board Competitions amendment.
for men and women. The take-off line
shall not be less than 13m for men and
11m for women from the nearer end of
the landing area. For any othercompetition, this distance shall beappropriate for the level of competition.

General Conditions – Throwing Events
In all International Competitions, the In all International World Rankings Consequential to introducing
implements used shall comply with Competitions, the implements used shall the World Rankings
current World Athletics specifications. comply with current World Athletics Competitions amendment.
Only World Athletics certified implements specifications. Only World Athletics
may be used.
certified implements may be used.
32.2
Except as provided below, allsuch implements shall be provided by
the Organisers. The TechnicalDelegate(s) may, based on theapplicable regulations of each

32.2
Except as provided below, allsuch implements shall be provided by
the Organisers. The TechnicalDelegate(s) may, based on theapplicable regulations of each

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regarding a disparity intreatment between those
who habitually use

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TR32.9

183

Amend

FigureTR32 (e)

184

Amend

TR32.14
green

187

Amend

competition, allow athletes to use theirown personal implements or those
provided by a supplier, provided thatsuch implements are World Athletics
certified, checked and marked as
approved by the Organisers before thecompetition and made available to allathletes. Such implements will not be
accepted if the same model is alreadyon the list of those provided by theOrganisers. Unless the TechnicalDelegate decides otherwise, not morethan two implements may be submitted
by any athlete for any throwing event inwhich they are competing.

competition, allow athletes to use theirown personal implements or those
provided by a supplier, provided thatsuch implements are World Athletics
certified, checked and marked as
approved by the Organisers before thecompetition and made available to allathletes. Such implements will not be
accepted if the same model is alreadyon the list of those provided by theOrganisers. Unless the TechnicalDelegate decides otherwise, not morethan two implements may be submitted
by any athlete for any throwing event inwhich they are competing.

implements outside theofficial list and who can getthem admitted to thecompetition and those who
are forced to use completely
new items, not being able tohave implements normallyused in training approved by
the TDs. This would notchange the limit of not morethan two implements to besubmitted by any athlete.

32.9
The minimum length of the
runway shall be 30m except incompetitions held under paragraphs 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition, where theminimum shall be 33.50m.
…

32.9
The minimum length of the
runway shall be 30m except incompetitions held under paragraphs 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c), (d)and 2. (a), (b) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, where
the minimum shall be 33.50m.
…

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adding tolerances at eachcross measurement (30m ±0.05m, Rm/2 ± 0.05m)

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It is clarified that the top inside edges of
the rim of the circle and of the stopboard are considered to be part of the
top of the rim and stop board
respectively. This means that should an
athlete make contact with the top inside

It is clarified that the top inside edges of
the rim of the circle and of the stopboard are considered to be part of the
top of the rim and stop board,
respectively. This means that should an
athlete make contact with the top inside
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edge of either the rim or the stop-board
then they will be considered thereby tohave made a failure.

edge of either the rim or the stop-board
then they will be considered thereby tohave made a failure.

TR38
TR38.8

208

Amend

38.8
The cord grip, which shall cover
the centre of gravity, shall not exceed
the diameter of the shaft by more than
8mm. It may have a regular non-slip
pattern surface but without thongs,
notches or indentations of any kind. The
grip shall be of uniform thickness.

Javelin Throw
38.8
The cord grip, which shall cover
the centre of gravity, shall not exceed
the average diameter of the shaft by
more than 8mm. It may have a regular
non-slip pattern surface but without
thongs, notches or indentations of any
kind. The grip shall be of uniform
thickness.

TR38.10

209

Delete 38.10 The javelin shall conform to thewhen first following specifications:appears Minimum weight for admission tocompetition and acceptance of a Record(inclusive of the cord grip):38.10 The javelin shall conform to thefollowing specifications:
Minimum weight for admission tocompetition and acceptance of a Record(inclusive of the cord grip):

TR39
TR39.8.5

215

Amend

TR41

39.
Combined Events Competitions
39.8.5 starting positions / lanes for last
39.8.5 starting positions / lanes for last
event of a Combined Events competition event of a Combined Events competition
may be determined by the Technicalmay be determined by the TechnicalDelegate(s) or the Combined Events
Delegate(s) or the Combined Events
Referee as they deem desirable. In the
Referee as they deem desirable. In all
200m and 400m events, after ranking
other events they shall be drawn by lot.
the athletes according to Rule 20.3.1 of
the Technical Rules, the lanes shall bedrawn in accordance with Rule 20.4.4
and 20.4.5 of the Technical Rules,
respectively. In all other, events theyshall be drawn by lot.
The Indoor Stadium

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To correct a printing mistake.

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To introduce a fairer systemof lane allocation for oval
Track Events of Combined
Events.

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217

Amend

41.3
…
Indoor Track and Field competitions
under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition
should be held only on facilities that holda World Athletics Indoor Athletics Facility
Certificate. It is recommended that, whensuch facilities are available, competitions
under paragraphs 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
and 1.10 of the International Competition
definition should also be held on thesefacilities.

41.3
Consequential to introducing…
the World Rankings
Indoor Track and Field competitions
Competitions amendment.
under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1.
(a), (b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition should be held only on facilities
that hold a World Athletics Indoor
Athletics Facility Certificate. It is
recommended that, when such facilities
are available, competitions underparagraphs 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and1.10 1. (d), (e) and 2. (c), (d), (e) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition should also be held on thesefacilities.

TR41.4

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41.4
The foundation on which thesynthetic surface of the tracks, runways
and take-off areas is laid shall be either
solid e.g. concrete or, if of suspended
construction (such as wooden boards or
plywood sheets mounted on joists),
without any special sprung sections and,as far as technically possible, eachrunway shall have a uniform resiliencethroughout.
…

41.4
The foundation on which thesynthetic surface of the tracks, runways
and take-off areas is laid shall be either
solid, e.g. concrete or, if of suspended
construction (such as wooden boards or
plywood sheets mounted on joists),
without any special sprung sections and,as far as technically possible, eachrunway shall have a uniform resiliencethroughout.
…

TR44
TR44.6note (i)

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Note (i): In competitions other than those
held under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and1.6 of the International Competition
definition, the participating teams may

Start and Finish on the Oval Track
Note (i): In competitions other than those Consequential to introducing
held under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 andthe World Rankings
Competitions amendment.
1.6 1. (a), (b) (c) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational World Rankings Competition
definition, the participating teams may

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agree not to use lanes for the 800m
event.

agree not to use lanes for the 800m
event.
TR54
TR54.3.3

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54.3.3
In competitions held underparagraph 1.1 of the International
Competition definition, all Judges shall be
World Athletics Level International Race
Walking Judges. In competitions held
under paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
and 1.10 of the International Competition
definition, all Judges shall be either Area
Level
or
World
Athletics
Level
International Race Walking Judges.

TR54.3.6

226

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54.3.6 In competitions held underparagraph 1.1 of the International
Competition definition not more than one
Judge (excluding the Chief Judge)
affiliated with any one Member canofficiate.
…

TR54.4.1

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54.4.1 In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 ofthe International Competition definition,
the Chief Judge has the power todisqualify an athlete in the last 100m,
when their mode of progression
obviously fails to comply with Rule 54.2of the Technical Rules regardless of thenumber of previous Red Cards the Chief

Race Walking
54.3.3
In competitions held under Consequential to introducing
paragraph 1.1 of the International the World Rankings
Competition definition, all Judges shall be Competitions amendment.
World Athletics Level International Race
Walking Judges. In competitions held
under paragraphs 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
and 1.10 of the International Competition
definition, all Judges shall be either Area
Level
or
World
Athletics
Level
International Race Walking Judges.
Where applicable, Judges shall be
appointed in accordance with Rule 9 of
the Competition Rules.
54.3.6 In competitions held underparagraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of theInternational
World
Rankings
Competition definition not more than one
Judge (excluding the Chief Judge)
affiliated with any one Member canofficiate.
…
54.4.1 In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,
1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10 1. and 2. of theInternational World Rankings
Competition definition, the Chief Judge
has the power to disqualify an athlete in
the last 100m, when their mode ofprogression obviously fails to comply
with Rule 54.2 of the Technical Rules

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Consequential to introducing
the World Rankings
Competitions amendment.

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Judge has received on that athlete. An
athlete who is disqualified by the Chief
Judge under these circumstances shallbe allowed to finish the race.
…

regardless of the number of previous
Red Cards the Chief Judge has received
on that athlete. An athlete who isdisqualified by the Chief Judge underthese circumstances shall be allowed tofinish the race.
…

TR54.4.2

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54.4.2…
In competitions held under paragraphs
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition, two or more Chief
Judge’s Assistants shall be appointed.
The Chief Judge’s Assistant(s) are toassistwiththenotificationofdisqualifications only and shall not act as
Race Walking Judges.
…

54.4.2
Consequential to introducing…
the World Rankings
In competitions held under paragraphs Competitions amendment.
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2.
(a), (b) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, two or
more Chief Judge’s Assistants shall be
appointed.
The
Chief
Judge’s
Assistant(s) are to assist with thenotification of disqualifications only andshall not act as Race Walking Judges.
…

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TR54.4.3

227

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54.4.3 For all competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition andwhere possible for other competitions, anofficial in charge of the Posting Board(s)and a Chief Judge’s Recorder shall be
appointed.

54.4.3 For all competitions held under Consequential to introducing
paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), the World Rankings(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International Competitions amendment.
World Rankings Competition definition
and
where
possibleforothercompetitions, an official in charge of the
Posting Board(s) and a Chief Judge’s
Recorder shall be appointed.

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TR54.7.2

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54.7.2 In competitions under paragraphs
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 of the International
Competition
definition,innocircumstances shall the Red Cards of two
Judges affiliated with the same Member
have the power to disqualify.

54.7.2 In competitions under paragraphs Consequential to introducing
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 1. (a), (b), (c) and (d) the World Rankingsof the International World Rankings Competitions amendment.
Competition
definition,innocircumstances shall the Red Cards of two
Judges affiliated with the same Member

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have the power to disqualify.
TR54.7.8

230

Amend

54.7.8 For all competitions falling underparagraph 1.1 of the International
Competition definition, hand heldcomputer devices with transmission
capability must be used by the Judges tocommunicate all Red Cards to the
Recorder and the Posting Board(s).
…

54.7.8 For all competitions falling under Consequential to introducing
paragraph 1.1 1. (a) and (b) of the the World Rankings
International
World
Rankings Competitions amendment.
Competition definition, hand heldcomputer devices with transmission
capability must be used by the Judges tocommunicate all Red Cards to the
Recorder and the Posting Board(s).
…

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TR54.9

230

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54.9
The Organisers of Race Walking
events shall ensure the safety of athletes
and officials. In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, theOrganisers shall ensure that the roads
used for the competition are closed to
motorised traffic in all directions.

54.9
The Organisers of Race Walking Consequential to introducing
events shall ensure the safety of athletes the World Rankingsand officials. In competitions held under Competitions amendment.
paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a),(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International
World Rankings Competition definition,
the Organisers shall ensure that theroads used for the competition are closed
to motorised traffic in all directions.

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TR54.10.6

231

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54.10.6 In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, amaximum of two officials per Member
may be stationed at any one time behind
the table.

54.10.6 In competitions held under Consequential to introducing
paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), the World Rankings(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International Competitions amendment.
World Rankings Competition definition, amaximum of two officials per Member
may be stationed at any one time behind
the table.

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TR55
TR55.3

Road Races
233

Amend

55.3
…
In all competitions under paragraphs 1.1
and, where possible, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of

55.3
Consequential to introducing…
the World Rankings
In all competitions under paragraphs 1.1 Competitions amendment.
1. (a) and (b) and, where possible, 1.2,

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the International Competition definition,
the measurement line should be marked
along the course in a distinctive colourthat cannot be mistaken for othermarkings.
The length of the course shall not be lessthan the official distance for the event. In
competitions under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2,
1.3 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition, the uncertainty inthe measurement shall not exceed 0.1%
(i.e. 42m for the Marathon) and the lengthof the course should have been certified
in advance by a World Athletics approved
course measurer.

1.3 and 1.6 1. (c) and 2. (a), (b) of theInternational
World
Rankings
Competition definition, the measurement
line should be marked along the course ina distinctive colour that cannot be
mistaken for other markings.
The length of the course shall not be lessthan the official distance for the event. In
competitions under paragraphs 1.1, 1.2,
1.3 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition At all World
Rankings Competitions, the uncertainty
in the measurement shall not exceed
0.1% (i.e., 42m for the Marathon) and thelength of the course should shall havebeen measured and certified in advanceby an World Athletics approved
International Road Course Measurer.

TR55.7

235

Amend

55.7
Organisers of Road Races shallensure the safety of athletes and officials.
In competitions held under paragraphs
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of the International
Competition definition, the Organisers
shall ensure that the roads used for thecompetition are closed to motorised
traffic in all directions.

55.7
Organisers of Road Races shall Consequential to introducing
ensure the safety of athletes and officials. the World Rankings
In competitions held under paragraphs Competitions amendment.
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), (b), (c) and 2.
(a), (b) of the International World
Rankings Competition definition, theOrganisers shall ensure that the roads
used for the competition are closed to
motorised traffic in all directions.

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TR55.8.6

236

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55.8.6 In competitions held underparagraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 of theInternational Competition definition, amaximum of two officials per Member
may be stationed at any one time inside
the area designated for them.

55.8.6 In competitions held under Consequential to introducing
paragraphs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6 1. (a), the World Rankings(b), (c) and 2. (a), (b) of the International Competitions amendment.
World Rankings Competition definition, amaximum of two officials per Member
may be stationed at any one time inside
the area designated for them.

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TR57
TR57.8.3

245

Amend

57.8.3 does not comply to any of thespecific race regulations;
he shall be disqualified or get the penalty
stated by the specific race regulations.

Mountain and Trail Races
57.8.3 does not comply to any of the Gender.
specific race regulations;
he they shall be disqualified or get thepenalty stated by the specific race
regulations.

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Individual Events
Number of athletes remaining in thecompetition
More than 3 athletes (or for the very
first trial of each athlete)
2 or 3 athletes
1 athlete

Combined Events
Number of athletes remaining in thecompetition
More than 3 athletes (or for the very
first trial of each athlete)
2 or 3 athletes
1 athlete

High Jump

Pole Vault

Other

1 min

1 min

1 min

1.5 min
3 min

2 min
5 min

1 min
-

High Jump

Pole Vault

Other

1 min

1 min

1 min

1.5 min
2 min

2 min
3 min

1 min
-

High Jump
2 minPole Vault
3 min

Other
2 min

Consecutive Trials
Consecutive trials

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Note (v): In Vertical Jumps, the number of athletes remaining in the competition is determined at the time the bar is raised to new height.
Note (vi): The time for consecutive trials will be applied for any consecutive trial regardless of it being in the same round for a replacement trial, at the sameheight or consecutive heights in Vertical Jumps or when the order is changed at the end of a round of trials. The time for consecutive trials will be applied if it
is longer than the time allowed for the trial based on the calculation of the number of athletes remaining in the competition. However, when an athlete, basedon the calculation of the number of athletes remaining in the competition, is entitled to a longer time, then that will be applied.

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