Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Based on which part of the body, is the winner decided in 100m?

  1. Legs

  2. Torso (not including limbs, head or neck)

  3. head

  4. Torso (including limbs, head or neck)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In track events, the winner is determined by the torso (trunk of the body) crossing the finish line first, excluding the head, neck, and limbs. This rule is why sprinters lean forward at the finish - to get their torso across before their competitors. Legs, head alone, or torso including limbs are not the determining factors.

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