Athletics · Rules
Athletics rules & regulations
Quick reference to the official Athletics rulebook used by AFI under World Athletics in India.
Governing body
AFI under World Athletics
Format
Track, field, road and combined events
Players
Individual; relays have teams of 4
Duration
Event-dependent, from 10 seconds (100m) to 2+ hours (marathon)
Scoring
Time (track/road) or distance / height (field)
Key rules
- Two false starts disqualify a sprinter in sprint events.
- Throws and jumps are measured from a marked sector; fouls void the attempt.
- Photo-finish technology decides close track results.
Equipment
- Spikes
- Event-specific implements (javelin, shot, discus, hammer)
- Starting blocks (sprints)