Walking Race

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Walking means progression of steps where the walker maintains continuous contact with the ground without visible loss of contact. The advancing leg must be straightened (not bent at knee) from first c…

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1. The toe of the rear leg should not leave the ground before the heel of the front foot has made contact with the ground. 2. The supporting leg (front leg) should be straight from the point of contac…

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Walking competition started in England about 400 years ago. In the 1904 Olympics, race walking was first introduced in the Decathlon event for a distance of 880 yards.

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For men, the official walking race distances are 20 kilometers and 50 kilometers. These distances were finalized in 1932 and continue to be the standard distances for international competitions.

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In 1992, women's walk event was introduced for 10 kilometers. Later in 2000, it was changed to 20 kilometers, which remains the current distance for women's walking race in Olympics.

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1. A change in the walking style or technique. 2. The competitor will float/run/or lose contact with the ground or not maintaining a straight supporting leg. 3. If a competitor blocks another competit…

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Judges detect fouls visually and after confirming, they give a warning. When a competitor receives three warnings from three different judges, such competitor will be disqualified from the race.

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For Below 18 years: Men/Boys - 5 km, Women/Girls - 3 km. For Below 16 years: Men/Boys - 5 km, Women/Girls - 3 km. These races are conducted both on track and on road.