What is the process for the 100M race at the World Championship?
The World Championship 100M race follows a structured format involving both qualification rounds and finals. Every qualified athlete participates in the qualification rounds, where each athlete has two runs. Only the best time from these two runs is counted towards qualification. The top 32 fastest times from the qualification rounds qualify for the Finals.
What happens during the Finals of the World Championship 100M race?
The Finals of the World Championship 100M race employ a knockout format with head-to-head racing. The winner of each race progresses to the next round until the Final.
How is the start list determined?
The start list is based on the athletes' times from the qualification rounds. The fastest athlete races against the 32nd fastest, the second fastest against the 31st, and so on. This ensures competitive matchups while utilising athletes' qualification times to seed the final board.
How are athletes seeded in the final board?
Athletes are seeded based on their top qualification times. This seeding ensures that the best performers from the qualification rounds are distributed strategically throughout the tournament, with the intention of having the strongest competitors meet at later stages of the tournament.
What is the progression format during the Finals?
The knockout format continues through the rounds of 32, with winners advancing to subsequent rounds until reaching the Final. Athletes compete head-to-head in each round, with the victor advancing while the loser is eliminated from the competition.
Are there any additional rounds or stages in the World Championship 100M race?
No, the World Championship 100M race consists of qualification rounds followed by the Finals. Athletes aim to perform their best during the qualification rounds to secure a spot in the Finals and compete for the championship title.