Isn't that the same thing as dropping out of a 1500m with 200m to go if you are 50m behind the front 3 runners?
Discus.
Isn't that the same thing as dropping out of a 1500m with 200m to go if you are 50m behind the front 3 runners?
Discus.
DSAKRURJEAN wrote:
Isn't that the same thing as dropping out of a 1500m with 200m to go if you are 50m behind the front 3 runners?
Discus.
No, it's not the same.
trollism wrote:
DSAKRURJEAN wrote:
Isn't that the same thing as dropping out of a 1500m with 200m to go if you are 50m behind the front 3 runners?
Discus.
No, it's not the same.
What he said. It is not the same.
Decathlon rules state that you must attempt events. This is especially true after the 7,000 point barrier where Decathlon Bests (Dec. best) consider the cut-off mark.
The reason for this is that it prevents "specialists" from jumping into a decathlon to secure the decathlon world's best without attempting the other events. You will actually be surprised by the decathlon world best times, heights, and distances especially when you factor in the "7,000 must system".
In nations where the athletic federation is based on "selection" vs. "standards" it would be wise to make the effort so you are not left off the team the next time.
If you are competing in other "open" events you have to show "effort" in the previous event to continue on in the meet. (See: KJT 2015 Heptathlon/Long jump).
Yes, it's exactly the same. As long as the event in question is the 1,500 metres...
You might suddenly identify as female and therefore be competing in the wrong event.
It is impolite to drop out.
Just grab your hamstring and limp off the track.