Walking Race And Racewalking

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Walking races (also called racewalking) are an athletic competition similar to running races but not completely the same. In walking races, individuals walk at fast speeds, follow specific rules, and travel long distances. A popular Olympic sport, walking races are challenging because they require the participant to keep one foot on the ground at all times and the athletes back toe can't be lifted until the front heel hits the ground. Participants are also required to keep their back leg straight until the person has moved forward and is ready to take another step.

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# How Do You Racewalk?
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When learning to racewalk you should keep your back straight with your eyes focused in front of you. While racewalking your arms …show more content…

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* Participants must walk in a specific way and carry their body in a set position. Judges look at how a person is racewalking. If they are not doing the race in the proper way the participant can be disqualified.
* When walking ,one foot must always be in contact with the ground. Not keeping one foot on the ground can get a participant disqualified.
* Unsportsmanlike conduct can disqualify participants: competitors that drive, cut, and block other athletes; competitors who put obstacles in front of other participants.
* Usually racewalking contestants are given advanced warning if they commit an offense. When committing a second offense, they are immediately disqualified.
* In a fast walking race conducted on a track, a disqualified participant must leave the track. If a fast walking race is held on a road or highway the disqualified participant must must immediately leave the racing area.
* If circumstances, like in highway races, do not permit referees to notify disqualification to participants, then they will be told after the race ends.
* We recommend using the white flag as a warning sign to notify the other referees of a race that someone was

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