Open class (track and field)
Open Class is a Track and Field event classification defined by IAAF and USA Track & Field.[1]
Rules[]
The classification is defined as:
- Having no maximum age limit
- Men's long distance running is limited to male athletes sixteen (16) years and older on the day of the competition.
- Men's race walking and all women's competition, athletes shall be fourteen (14) years or older on the day of the competition
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Competition Rules 2018-2019" (PDF). iaaf.org. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
External links[]
Categories:
- Sport of athletics terminology
- Age categories in athletics
- Track and field athletics stubs