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FAILED ATTEMPT [1 record]

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

If a competitor takes off before reaching the (takeoff) board, it shall not for that reason be counted as a failure.

OBS

"Trial" refers to an effort or attempt in this context; it does not refer to a preliminary competition in a track and field event.

Key term(s)
  • failed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Si un concurrent s'élève avant d'atteindre la planche d'appel, ce seul fait ne sera pas considéré comme un essai manqué.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Atletismo
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